Publications
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Techniques for estimating abundance and species richness: Capture-recapture methods Techniques for estimating abundance and species richness: Capture-recapture methods
No abstract available.
Authors
J.D. Nichols, C.R. Dickman
Keys to a successful project: associated data and planning: Voucher specimens Keys to a successful project: associated data and planning: Voucher specimens
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R.P. Reynolds, R.I. Crombie, R.W. McDiarmid, Terry L. Yates
Chick rearing Chick rearing
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Authors
M. Wellington, A. Burke, Jane M. Nicolich, K. O’Malley
Special techniques, part B: Cryopreservation Special techniques, part B: Cryopreservation
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Authors
T.L. Hargrove, G.F. Gee
Introduction Introduction
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Authors
D.E. Wilson, J.D. Nichols, R. Rudran, C. Southwell
Integrating research and management to conserve wildfowl (Anatidae) and wetlands in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, U.S.A Integrating research and management to conserve wildfowl (Anatidae) and wetlands in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, U.S.A
Efforts to conserve winter habitat for wildfowl, Anatidae, in the alluvial valley of the lower Mississippi River, U.S.A., are directed by the Lower Mississippi Valley (LMV) Joint Venture of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NA WMP). The Joint Venture is based on a biological framework developed through cooperative planning by wildfowl researchers and managers. Important...
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K. J. Reinecke, C.R. Loesch
Nesting behavior of the poo-uli Nesting behavior of the poo-uli
We describe two sequential nestings of a pair of Poo-uli (Melamprosops phaeosoma), a Hawaiian honeycreeper nearing extinction. Similarities to nesting of most other honeycreepers included: nest site in ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha Gaud.) canopy; breeding in March through June; monogamous breeding system with the putative male helping build the nest, feeding the putative female...
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C. B. Kepler, T.K. Pratt, A.M. Ecton, A. Engilis, K.M. Fluetsch
A new era for carnivore conservation A new era for carnivore conservation
Restoration has become an important technique in carnivore management. As the public becomes increasingly interested in carnivores, their management may become more contentious. Nevertheless, the value of this charismatic group of animals is high. Although they will have to be controlled where interfering too much with human activities, they should also be nurtured wherever they can live
Authors
L.D. Mech
Evaluation of 3 radio transmitters and collar designs for Amazona Evaluation of 3 radio transmitters and collar designs for Amazona
I evaluated 3 radio transmitter attachments and designs for adult parrots. Two of the transmitters and attachments were similar to those used previously in the study on fledgling and adult parrots. I designed, in collaboration with the manufacturer, a third transmitter and attachment that provided protection of key areas from chewing and eventual destruction of the attachment or...
Authors
J.M. Meyers
[Obituary] William H. Stickel, 1912-1996 [Obituary] William H. Stickel, 1912-1996
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Authors
L.F. Stickel
Breeding bird census: Planted cottonwood forest -outside levee Breeding bird census: Planted cottonwood forest -outside levee
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Authors
Daniel J. Twedt
Breeding bird census: Coppiced cottonwood forest I & II Breeding bird census: Coppiced cottonwood forest I & II
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Authors
Daniel J. Twedt