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Physiology of the eggshell thinning response to DDE Physiology of the eggshell thinning response to DDE

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Authors
S. Haseltine, T. Peterle, L. Nagode, A. Parsons, S. Lustick

Problems in separating species with similar habits and vocalizations Problems in separating species with similar habits and vocalizations

The possibilities for species misidentification based on vocalization or habitat association are high. However, the magnitude of the errors actually perpetrated is generally within an acceptable range in most types of bird survey work. Examples of problems discussed are: congeners that are similar in appearance or in song (such as Chimney and Vaux's Swifts, Chaetura pelagica, C. vauxi...
Authors
C.S. Robbins, R.W. Stallcup

Reappraisal of the Winter Bird-Population Study technique Reappraisal of the Winter Bird-Population Study technique

Standardized morning and afternoon counts were conducted in two deciduous forest plots during seven winters. Morning counts yielded more species than afternoon counts, as well as higher counts of most species. A minimum of eight visits is recommended. Six visits yielded 2% to 5% fewer species, depending on the size and bird population of the study plot. Cumulative means for individual...
Authors
C.S. Robbins

Reproductive tests of diazinon on bobwhite quail Reproductive tests of diazinon on bobwhite quail

Diazinon was fed at sublethal levels to reproductively active bobwhite (Colinus virginianus). Thirty pairs were given constant concentrations (0, 35. 50, 72, 104, or 150 ppm) for 3 weeks (Constant group). Another 30 pairs (Pair-fed group) were matched to these by body weights and were fed the amounts of untreated food consumed by corresponding Constant pairs to evaluate the effect of...
Authors
K. L. Stromborg
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