Todd E Katzner
My research interests focus on wildlife conservation ecology and the interaction between wildlife and the role of wildlife in natural systems.
Much of my work is built around utilization of novel technologies and approaches to wildlife ecology. I was part of a team that developed the first non-invasive monitoring scheme for any avian species, I was involved in development of novel high-frequency GPS-GSM telemetry systems for tracking migratory birds, and I developed a network of camera traps to monitor abundance and distribution of terrestrial avian scavengers across eastern North America. Much of my recent funding is focused on evaluating the potential impacts of renewable energy development on conservation-dependent birds.
Professional Experience
2014 - Present: USGS, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist, Boise, Idaho
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2003)
M.S., University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY (1994)
B.A., Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH (1991)
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Hanging out at the airport: Unusual upside-down perching behavior by Eurasian Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) in a human-dominated environment Hanging out at the airport: Unusual upside-down perching behavior by Eurasian Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) in a human-dominated environment
Animals occupying human-dominated environments show the capacity for behavioral flexibility. Corvids are among the most intelligent synanthropic bird species. During a layover at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands, I photographically documented Eurasian Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) perching upside down from a building cornice. In contrast to other reports of hanging birds, these...
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Todd E. Katzner
Golden Eagle fatalities and the continental-scale consequences of local wind-energy generation Golden Eagle fatalities and the continental-scale consequences of local wind-energy generation
Renewable energy production is expanding rapidly despite mostly unknown environmental effects on wildlife and habitats. We used genetic and stable isotope data collected from Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) killed at the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area (APWRA) in California in demographic models to test hypotheses about the geographic extent and demographic consequences of fatalities...
Authors
Todd E. Katzner, David M. Nelson, Melissa A. Braham, Jacqueline M. Doyle, Nadia B. Fernandez, Adam E. Duerr, Peter H. Bloom, Matthew C. Fitzpatrick, Tricia A. Miller, Renee C. E. Culver, Loan Braswell, J. Andrew DeWoody
Age- and season-specific variation in local and long-distance movement behavior of golden eagles Age- and season-specific variation in local and long-distance movement behavior of golden eagles
Animal movements can determine the population dynamics of wildlife. We used telemetry data to provide insight into the causes and consequences of local and long-distance movements of multiple age classes of conservation-reliant golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in the foothills and mountains near Tehachapi, California. We estimated size and habitat-related correlates of 324 monthly 95 %...
Authors
Sharon A. Poessel, Peter H. Bloom, Melissa A. Braham, Todd E. Katzner
Wind energy development: Methods for assessing risks to birds and bats pre-construction Wind energy development: Methods for assessing risks to birds and bats pre-construction
Wind power generation is rapidly expanding. Although wind power is a low-carbon source of energy, it can impact negatively birds and bats, either directly through fatality or indirectly by displacement or habitat loss. Pre-construction risk assessment at wind facilities within the United States is usually required only on public lands. When conducted, it generally involves a 3-tier...
Authors
Todd E. Katzner, Victoria Bennett, Tricia A. Miller, Adam E. Duerr, Melissa A. Braham, Amanda Hale
Persistent and novel threats to the biodiversity of Kazakhstan’s steppes and semi-deserts Persistent and novel threats to the biodiversity of Kazakhstan’s steppes and semi-deserts
Temperate grasslands have suffered disproportionally from conversion to cropland, degradation and fragmentation. A large proportion of the world’s remaining near-natural grassland is situated in Kazakhstan. We aimed to assess current and emerging threats to steppe and semi-desert biodiversity in Kazakhstan and evaluate conservation research priorities. We conducted a horizon-scanning...
Authors
Johannes Kamp, Maxim A Koshkin, Tatyana M Bragina, Todd E. Katzner, E. J. Milner-Gulland, Dagmar Schreiber, Robert Sheldon, Alyona Shmalenko, Ilya Smelansky, Julien Terraube, Ruslan Urazaliev
Biotelemetry data for golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) captured in coastal southern California, November 2014–February 2016 Biotelemetry data for golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) captured in coastal southern California, November 2014–February 2016
The status of golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in coastal southern California is unclear. To address this knowledge gap, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in collaboration with local, State, and other Federal agencies began a multi-year survey and tracking program of golden eagles to address questions regarding habitat use, movement behavior, nest occupancy, genetic population structure...
Authors
Jeff A. Tracey, Melanie C. Madden, Jeremy B. Sebes, Peter H. Bloom, Todd E. Katzner, Robert N. Fisher
Non-USGS Publications**
Katzner, T.E., Miller, T.A., Rodrigue, J.L., Shaffer, S., 2015, A Most Dangerous Game- Death and Injury to Birds from Porcupine Quills: Wilson Journal of Ornithology, v. 127, no. 1, p. 102-108, https://doi.org/10.1676/14-066.1.
Behmke, S., Fallon, J.A., Duerr, A., Lehner, A., Buchweitz, J., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Chronic lead exposure is epidemic in obligate scavenger populations in eastern North America: Environment International, v. 79, p. 51-55, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2015.03.010.
Duerr, A.E., Miller, T.A., Lanzone, M.J., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Maisonnueve, C., Tremblay, J., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Flight response of slope-soaring birds to seasonal variation in thermal generation: Functional Ecology, v. 29, no. 6, p. 779-790, https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12381.
Dennhardt, A.J., Duerr, A.E., Brandes, D., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Integrating citizen-science data with movement models to estimate the size of a migratory golden eagle population: Biological Conservation, v. 184, p. 68-78, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2015.01.003.
Morneau, F., Tremblay, J., Todd, C., Chubbs, T.E., Maisonnueve, C., Lemaıˆtre, J., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Known Breeding Distribution and Abundance of Golden Eagles in Eastern North America: Northeastern Naturalist, v. 22, no. 2, p. 236-247, https://doi.org/10.1656/045.022.0201.
Miller, T.A., Brooks, R.P., Lanzone, M.J., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., Tremblay, J., Wilhelm, J., Duerr, A.E., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Limitations and mechanisms influencing the migratory performance of soaring birds: Ibis, v. 158, no. 1, p. 116-134, https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12331.
Dennhardt, A.J., Duerr, A.E., Brandes, D., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Modeling autumn migration of a rare soaring raptor identifies new movement corridors in central Appalachia: Ecological Modelling, v. 303, p. 19-29, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2015.02.010.
Katzner, T.E., Turk, P., Duerr, A.E., Miller, T.A., Lanzone, M.J., Cooper, J., Brandes, D., Tremblay, J., Lemaıˆtre, J., 2015, Use of multiple modes of flight subsidy by a soaring terrestrial bird, the golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos, when on migration: Journal of the Royal Society Interface, v. 12, no. 112, p. 20150530, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2015.0530.
Pettorelli, N., Evans, D.M., Garner, T.W., Katzner, T.E., Gompper, M.E., Altwegg, R., Branch, T.A., Johnson, J.A., Pollock, K., DaVolls, L., Rantanen, E., Gordon, I.J., 2013, Addressing gender imbalances in Animal Conservation: Animal Conservation, v. 16, p. 131-133, https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12032.
Katzner, T.E., Collar, N.J., 2013, Are insular populations of the Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) steps in a cline?: The Condor, v. 115, no. 3, p. 576-583, https://doi.org/10.1525/cond.2013.120070.
Latta, S.C., Musher, L.J., Latta, K.N., Katzner, T.E., 2013, Influence of human population size and the built environment on avian assemblages in urban green spaces: Urban Ecosystems, v. 16, no. 3, p. 463-479, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-012-0282-z.
Sklyarenko, S.L., Katzner, T.E., 2012, The Status of Populations of Vultures in Kazakhstan In Kovshar, A.F., Rustamov, E.A., Mitropolsky, O.V., Levin, A.S., Kovshar, V.A., eds., Ornithological News of Kazakhstan and Middle Asia: ISBN 978-601-7287-05-4, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Menzbier’s Ornithological Society, p. 178-185.
Katzner, T.E., Winton, J.D., McMorris, F.A., Brauning, D., 2012, Dispersal, Band Encounters, and Causes of Death in a Reintroduced and Rapidly Growing Population of Peregrine Falcons: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 46, no. 1, p. 75-83, https://doi.org/10.3356/JRR-10-93.1.
Al Hasani, I.K., Azar, J.F., Nishimura, K., Amr, Z.S., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Distribution, diet and winter ecology of the Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca in Jordan.: Vertebrate Zoology, v. 62, no. 2, p. 273-280.
Borher, G., Brandes, D., Mandel, J., Bildstein, K.L., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Katzner, T.E., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., 2012, Estimating updraft velocity components over large spatial scales- Contrasting migration strategies of golden eagles and turkey vultures: Ecology Letters, v. 15, no. 2, p. 96-103, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2011.01713.x.
Branch, T.A., Austin, J.D., Pollock, K., Gordon, I.J., Gompper, M.E., Katzner, T.E., Pettorelli, N., 2012, Fisheries conservation and management- finding consensus in the midst of competing paradigms: Animal Conservation, v. 15, no. 1, p. 1-3, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00502.x.
Lanzone, M., Miller, T., Turk, P., Brandes, D., Halverson, C., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Brooks, R., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Flight responses by a migratory soaring raptor to changing meteorological conditions: Biology Letters, v. 8, no. 5, p. 710-713, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0359.
Evans, D.M., Barnard, P., Koh, L.P., Chapman, C.A., Altwegg, R., Garner, T.W., Gompper, M.E., Gordon, I.J., Katzner, T.E., Pettorelli, N., 2012, Funding nature conservation- who pays?: Animal Conservation, v. 15, no. 3, p. 215-216, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2012.00550.x.
Bragin, E., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Second nest record of Smew Mergus albellus in the Naurzum forest: Russian Ornithological Society: Express Issue, v. 21, no. 743, p. 724-725.
Katzner, T.E., Smith, B.W., Miller, T.A., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., Lanzone, M., Brauning, D., Farmer, C., Harding, S., Kramer, D., Koppie, C., Maissoneuve, C., Martell, M., Mojica, E.K., Todd, C., Tremblay, J., Wheeler, M., Brinker, D.F., Chubbs, T.E., O'Malley, K., Mehus, S., Porter, B., Brooks, R.P., Watts, B.D., Bildstein, K.L., 2012, Status, biology and conservation priorities for North America’s eastern Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) population: Auk, v. 29, no. 1, p. 168-176, https://doi.org/10.1525/auk.2011.11078.
Bragin, E., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E., 2012, Summer accumulation of large birds of prey , and the problem of estimating their number - Proceedings Menzbirovskogo Ornithological Society: Volume I: Proceedings of XIII International Ornithological Conference of Northern Eurasia, p. 234-240.
Duerr, A., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Testing an emerging paradigm in migration ecology shows surprising differences in efficiency between flight modes: PLOS ONE, v. 7, no. 4, p. e35548, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0035548.
Katzner, T.E., Wheeler, M., Negro, J.J., Kapetanakos, Y., DeWoody, J.A., Horvath, M., Lovette, I., 2012, To pluck or not to pluck- scientific methodologies should be carefully chosen, not “one size fits all": Journal of Avian Biology, v. 43, p. 15-17, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-048X.2011.05592.x.
Katzner, T.E., Brandes, D., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Mulvihill, R., Merovich, G., 2012, Topography drives migratory flight altitude of golden eagles- implications for on-shore wind energy development: Journal of Applied Ecology, v. 49, no. 5, p. 1178-1186, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2012.02185.x.
Gordon, I.J., Pollock, K., Altwegg, R., Garner, T.W., Gompper, M.E., Katzner, T.E., Pettorelli, N., Redpath, S., 2012, What the ‘food security’ agenda means for animal conservation in terrestrial ecosystems: Animal Conservation, v. 15, no. 2, p. 115-116, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2012.00541.x.
Katzner, T.E., Ivy, J.R., Bragin, E., Milner-Gulland, E.J., DeWoody, J.A., 2011, Conservation implications of inaccurate estimation of cryptic population size: Animal Conservation, v. 14, no. 4, p. 328-332, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00444.x.
Iverson, S.A., Gavrilov, A., Katzner, T.E., Takekawa, J., Newman, S., Miller, T., Hagemeijer, W., Sivananinthaperumal, B., Mundkur, T., DeMattos, C., Ahmed, L.S., 2011, Migratory movements of waterfowl in Central Asia and avian influenza emergence- sporadic transmission of H5N1 from east to west: Ibis, v. 153, no. 2, p. 279-292, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2010.01095.x.
Jones, J.P., Collen, B., Baxter, P.W., Bubb, P., Illian, J., Katzner, T.E., Keane, A., Loh, J., McDonald-Madden, E., Nicholson, E., Pereira, H., Possingham, H., Pullin, A., Rodrigues, A., Ruiz-Gutierrez, V., Sommerville, M., Milner-Gulland, E.J., 2011, The Why, What, and How of Global Biodiversity Indicators Beyond the 2010 Target: Conservation Biology, v. 25, no. 3, p. 450-457, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2010.01605.x.
Terraube, J., Arroyo, B.E., Mougeot, F., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E., 2010, Breeding biology of the Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus) in north-central Kazakhstan: Journal of Ornithology, v. 151, no. 3, p. 713-722, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10336-010-0505-0.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., DeWoody, J.A., 2009, Genetic Analyses of Noninvasively Collected Feathers Can Provide Insights into Avian Demography and Behavior In Aronoff, J.B., ed., Handbook of Nature Conservation: Hauppauge, NY, Nova Science Publishers, p. 181-197.
Miller, T.M., Brandes, D., Lanzone, M., Ombalski, D., Maisonnueve, C., Katzner, T.E., 2009, Golden eagle migration and winter behavior in Pennsylvania In Majumdar, S.K., ed., Avian Ecology and Conservation: A Pennsylvania Focus with National Implications: Immaculata, PA, Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, p. 111-125.
Brandes, D., Miller, T.M., Katzner, T.E., 2009, Wind Power Mortality In Majumdar, S.K., ed., Avian Ecology and Conservation: A Pennsylvania Focus with National Implications: Immaculata, PA, Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, p. 300-303.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., DeWoody, J.A., 2008, A non-invasive genetic evaluation of population size, natal philopatry, and roosting behavior of non-breeding eastern imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) in central Asia: Conservation Genetics, v. 9, p. 667-676.
Poulakakis, N., Antoniou, A., Mantziou, G., Parmakelis, A., Skartsi, T., Vasilakis, D., Elorriaga, J., De La Puente, J., Gavashelishvili, A., Ghasabyan, M., Katzner, T.E., McGrady, M.J., Batbayar, N., Fuller, M.R., Natsagdorj, T., 2008, Population structure, diversity, and phylogeography in the near-threatened Eurasian black vultures Aegypius monachus (Falconiformes; Accipitridae) in Europe- insights from microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA variation: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, v. 95, p. 859-872.
Kenward, R., Katzner, T.E., Wink, M., Marcström, V., Walls, S., Karlbom, M., Pfeffer, R., Bragin, E.A., Hodder, K., Levin, A.S., 2007, Rapid sustainability modelling for raptors by radio tagging and DNA fingerprinting: Journal of Wildlife Management, v. 71, no. 1, p. 238-245.
Ryabtsev, V.V., Katzner, T.E., 2007, Severe declines of Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca populations in the Baikal region, Russia- a modern and historical perspective: Bird Conservation International, v. 17, no. 03, p. 197-209.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., DeWoody, J.A., 2007, Species identification of birds through genetic analysis of naturally shed feathers: Molecular Ecology Notes, p. 757-762.
Katzner, T.E., Milner-Gulland, E.J., Bragin, E.A., 2007, Using modeling to improve monitoring of structured populations- are we collecting the right data?: Conservation Biology, v. 21, no. 1, p. 241-252.
Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., Milner-Gulland, E.J., 2006, Modelling populations of long lived birds of prey for conservation- a study of Imperial Eagles (Aquila heliaca) in Kazakhstan: Biological Conservation, v. 132, no. 3, p. 322-335.
Katzner, T.E., 2005, Corruption - a double-edged sword for conservation? A response to Smith and Walpole.: Oryx, v. 39, no. 3, p. 260-262.
Katzner, T.E., Robertson, S., Robertson, B., Klucsarits, J., McCarty, K.M., Bildstein, K.L., 2005, Results from a long-term nest-box program for American Kestrels- implications for improved population monitoring and conservation: Journal of Field Ornithology, v. 76, no. 3, p. 217-318.
Busch, J., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., Keim, P., 2005, Tetranucleotide microsatellites for aquila and haliaeetus eagles: Molecular Ecology Notes, v. 5, no. 1, p. 39-41.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., Rhodes, O.E., DeWoody, J.A., 2005, Using naturally shed feathers for individual identification, genetic parentage analyses, and population monitoring in an endangered Eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) population from Kazakhstan: Molecular Ecology, v. 14, no. 10, p. 2959-2967.
Katzner, T.E., Hsun Lai, C., Gardiner, J.D., Foggin, J.M., Pearson, D., Smith, A.T., 2004, Adjacent nesting by Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus and Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis on the Tibetan Plateau, China: Forktail, v. 20, p. 94-96.
Leppert, L.L., Layman, S., Bragin, E.A., Katzner, T.E., 2004, Survey for Hemoparasites in Imperial Eagles (Aquila heliaca), Steppe Eagles (Aquila nipalensis), and White-tailed Sea Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) from Kazakhstan: Journal of Wildlife Diseases, v. 40, no. 2, p. 316-319.
Sharik, T.L., Katzner, T.E., Bragina, T.M., 2003, A new species of Copidosoma Ratzeburg (Hymenoptera- Encyrtidae) from eagle nests in Kazakhstan: Journal of Hymenoptera Research, v. 12, no. 2, p. 308-311.
Pain, D.J., Cunningham, P.G., Donald, P.F., Duckworth, J.W., Houston, D.C., Katzner, T.E., Parry-Jones, J., Poole, C., Prakash, V., Round, P., Timmins, R., 2003, Causes and impacts of temporospatial declines of Gypsvultures in Asia: Conservation Biology, v. 17, no. 3, p. 661-671.
Katzner, T.E., Parker, K.L., 1998, Long distance movements from established burrow sites by pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) in southwestern Wyoming: Northwest Naturalist, v. 79, no. 2, p. 72-74.
Katzner, T.E., Cruz, Y.P., 1998, Survival of the Polyembryonic Parasitoid Copidosomopsis tanytmema (Hymenoptera- Encyrtidae) in Envenomized Larvae of its Host Anagasta kuehniella (Lepidoptera- Pyralidae): Annals of the Entomological Society of America, v. 91, no. 6, p. 808-812.
Katzner, T.E., Parker, K.L., Hardegree, S.P., 1997, Metabolism and Thermal Response in Winter-Acclimatized Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis): Journal of Mammalogy, v. 78, no. 4, p. 1053-1062.
Katzner, T.E., Parker, K.L., 1997, Vegetative Characteristics and Size of Home Ranges Used by Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) during Winter: Journal of Mammalogy, v. 78, no. 4, p. 1063-1072.
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Hanging out at the airport: Unusual upside-down perching behavior by Eurasian Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) in a human-dominated environment Hanging out at the airport: Unusual upside-down perching behavior by Eurasian Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) in a human-dominated environment
Animals occupying human-dominated environments show the capacity for behavioral flexibility. Corvids are among the most intelligent synanthropic bird species. During a layover at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands, I photographically documented Eurasian Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) perching upside down from a building cornice. In contrast to other reports of hanging birds, these...
Authors
Todd E. Katzner
Golden Eagle fatalities and the continental-scale consequences of local wind-energy generation Golden Eagle fatalities and the continental-scale consequences of local wind-energy generation
Renewable energy production is expanding rapidly despite mostly unknown environmental effects on wildlife and habitats. We used genetic and stable isotope data collected from Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) killed at the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area (APWRA) in California in demographic models to test hypotheses about the geographic extent and demographic consequences of fatalities...
Authors
Todd E. Katzner, David M. Nelson, Melissa A. Braham, Jacqueline M. Doyle, Nadia B. Fernandez, Adam E. Duerr, Peter H. Bloom, Matthew C. Fitzpatrick, Tricia A. Miller, Renee C. E. Culver, Loan Braswell, J. Andrew DeWoody
Age- and season-specific variation in local and long-distance movement behavior of golden eagles Age- and season-specific variation in local and long-distance movement behavior of golden eagles
Animal movements can determine the population dynamics of wildlife. We used telemetry data to provide insight into the causes and consequences of local and long-distance movements of multiple age classes of conservation-reliant golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in the foothills and mountains near Tehachapi, California. We estimated size and habitat-related correlates of 324 monthly 95 %...
Authors
Sharon A. Poessel, Peter H. Bloom, Melissa A. Braham, Todd E. Katzner
Wind energy development: Methods for assessing risks to birds and bats pre-construction Wind energy development: Methods for assessing risks to birds and bats pre-construction
Wind power generation is rapidly expanding. Although wind power is a low-carbon source of energy, it can impact negatively birds and bats, either directly through fatality or indirectly by displacement or habitat loss. Pre-construction risk assessment at wind facilities within the United States is usually required only on public lands. When conducted, it generally involves a 3-tier...
Authors
Todd E. Katzner, Victoria Bennett, Tricia A. Miller, Adam E. Duerr, Melissa A. Braham, Amanda Hale
Persistent and novel threats to the biodiversity of Kazakhstan’s steppes and semi-deserts Persistent and novel threats to the biodiversity of Kazakhstan’s steppes and semi-deserts
Temperate grasslands have suffered disproportionally from conversion to cropland, degradation and fragmentation. A large proportion of the world’s remaining near-natural grassland is situated in Kazakhstan. We aimed to assess current and emerging threats to steppe and semi-desert biodiversity in Kazakhstan and evaluate conservation research priorities. We conducted a horizon-scanning...
Authors
Johannes Kamp, Maxim A Koshkin, Tatyana M Bragina, Todd E. Katzner, E. J. Milner-Gulland, Dagmar Schreiber, Robert Sheldon, Alyona Shmalenko, Ilya Smelansky, Julien Terraube, Ruslan Urazaliev
Biotelemetry data for golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) captured in coastal southern California, November 2014–February 2016 Biotelemetry data for golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) captured in coastal southern California, November 2014–February 2016
The status of golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in coastal southern California is unclear. To address this knowledge gap, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in collaboration with local, State, and other Federal agencies began a multi-year survey and tracking program of golden eagles to address questions regarding habitat use, movement behavior, nest occupancy, genetic population structure...
Authors
Jeff A. Tracey, Melanie C. Madden, Jeremy B. Sebes, Peter H. Bloom, Todd E. Katzner, Robert N. Fisher
Non-USGS Publications**
Katzner, T.E., Miller, T.A., Rodrigue, J.L., Shaffer, S., 2015, A Most Dangerous Game- Death and Injury to Birds from Porcupine Quills: Wilson Journal of Ornithology, v. 127, no. 1, p. 102-108, https://doi.org/10.1676/14-066.1.
Behmke, S., Fallon, J.A., Duerr, A., Lehner, A., Buchweitz, J., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Chronic lead exposure is epidemic in obligate scavenger populations in eastern North America: Environment International, v. 79, p. 51-55, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2015.03.010.
Duerr, A.E., Miller, T.A., Lanzone, M.J., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Maisonnueve, C., Tremblay, J., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Flight response of slope-soaring birds to seasonal variation in thermal generation: Functional Ecology, v. 29, no. 6, p. 779-790, https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12381.
Dennhardt, A.J., Duerr, A.E., Brandes, D., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Integrating citizen-science data with movement models to estimate the size of a migratory golden eagle population: Biological Conservation, v. 184, p. 68-78, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2015.01.003.
Morneau, F., Tremblay, J., Todd, C., Chubbs, T.E., Maisonnueve, C., Lemaıˆtre, J., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Known Breeding Distribution and Abundance of Golden Eagles in Eastern North America: Northeastern Naturalist, v. 22, no. 2, p. 236-247, https://doi.org/10.1656/045.022.0201.
Miller, T.A., Brooks, R.P., Lanzone, M.J., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., Tremblay, J., Wilhelm, J., Duerr, A.E., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Limitations and mechanisms influencing the migratory performance of soaring birds: Ibis, v. 158, no. 1, p. 116-134, https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.12331.
Dennhardt, A.J., Duerr, A.E., Brandes, D., Katzner, T.E., 2015, Modeling autumn migration of a rare soaring raptor identifies new movement corridors in central Appalachia: Ecological Modelling, v. 303, p. 19-29, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2015.02.010.
Katzner, T.E., Turk, P., Duerr, A.E., Miller, T.A., Lanzone, M.J., Cooper, J., Brandes, D., Tremblay, J., Lemaıˆtre, J., 2015, Use of multiple modes of flight subsidy by a soaring terrestrial bird, the golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos, when on migration: Journal of the Royal Society Interface, v. 12, no. 112, p. 20150530, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2015.0530.
Pettorelli, N., Evans, D.M., Garner, T.W., Katzner, T.E., Gompper, M.E., Altwegg, R., Branch, T.A., Johnson, J.A., Pollock, K., DaVolls, L., Rantanen, E., Gordon, I.J., 2013, Addressing gender imbalances in Animal Conservation: Animal Conservation, v. 16, p. 131-133, https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12032.
Katzner, T.E., Collar, N.J., 2013, Are insular populations of the Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) steps in a cline?: The Condor, v. 115, no. 3, p. 576-583, https://doi.org/10.1525/cond.2013.120070.
Latta, S.C., Musher, L.J., Latta, K.N., Katzner, T.E., 2013, Influence of human population size and the built environment on avian assemblages in urban green spaces: Urban Ecosystems, v. 16, no. 3, p. 463-479, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-012-0282-z.
Sklyarenko, S.L., Katzner, T.E., 2012, The Status of Populations of Vultures in Kazakhstan In Kovshar, A.F., Rustamov, E.A., Mitropolsky, O.V., Levin, A.S., Kovshar, V.A., eds., Ornithological News of Kazakhstan and Middle Asia: ISBN 978-601-7287-05-4, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Menzbier’s Ornithological Society, p. 178-185.
Katzner, T.E., Winton, J.D., McMorris, F.A., Brauning, D., 2012, Dispersal, Band Encounters, and Causes of Death in a Reintroduced and Rapidly Growing Population of Peregrine Falcons: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 46, no. 1, p. 75-83, https://doi.org/10.3356/JRR-10-93.1.
Al Hasani, I.K., Azar, J.F., Nishimura, K., Amr, Z.S., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Distribution, diet and winter ecology of the Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca in Jordan.: Vertebrate Zoology, v. 62, no. 2, p. 273-280.
Borher, G., Brandes, D., Mandel, J., Bildstein, K.L., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Katzner, T.E., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., 2012, Estimating updraft velocity components over large spatial scales- Contrasting migration strategies of golden eagles and turkey vultures: Ecology Letters, v. 15, no. 2, p. 96-103, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2011.01713.x.
Branch, T.A., Austin, J.D., Pollock, K., Gordon, I.J., Gompper, M.E., Katzner, T.E., Pettorelli, N., 2012, Fisheries conservation and management- finding consensus in the midst of competing paradigms: Animal Conservation, v. 15, no. 1, p. 1-3, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00502.x.
Lanzone, M., Miller, T., Turk, P., Brandes, D., Halverson, C., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Brooks, R., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Flight responses by a migratory soaring raptor to changing meteorological conditions: Biology Letters, v. 8, no. 5, p. 710-713, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0359.
Evans, D.M., Barnard, P., Koh, L.P., Chapman, C.A., Altwegg, R., Garner, T.W., Gompper, M.E., Gordon, I.J., Katzner, T.E., Pettorelli, N., 2012, Funding nature conservation- who pays?: Animal Conservation, v. 15, no. 3, p. 215-216, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2012.00550.x.
Bragin, E., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Second nest record of Smew Mergus albellus in the Naurzum forest: Russian Ornithological Society: Express Issue, v. 21, no. 743, p. 724-725.
Katzner, T.E., Smith, B.W., Miller, T.A., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., Lanzone, M., Brauning, D., Farmer, C., Harding, S., Kramer, D., Koppie, C., Maissoneuve, C., Martell, M., Mojica, E.K., Todd, C., Tremblay, J., Wheeler, M., Brinker, D.F., Chubbs, T.E., O'Malley, K., Mehus, S., Porter, B., Brooks, R.P., Watts, B.D., Bildstein, K.L., 2012, Status, biology and conservation priorities for North America’s eastern Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) population: Auk, v. 29, no. 1, p. 168-176, https://doi.org/10.1525/auk.2011.11078.
Bragin, E., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E., 2012, Summer accumulation of large birds of prey , and the problem of estimating their number - Proceedings Menzbirovskogo Ornithological Society: Volume I: Proceedings of XIII International Ornithological Conference of Northern Eurasia, p. 234-240.
Duerr, A., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Brandes, D., Cooper, J., O'Malley, K., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Katzner, T.E., 2012, Testing an emerging paradigm in migration ecology shows surprising differences in efficiency between flight modes: PLOS ONE, v. 7, no. 4, p. e35548, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0035548.
Katzner, T.E., Wheeler, M., Negro, J.J., Kapetanakos, Y., DeWoody, J.A., Horvath, M., Lovette, I., 2012, To pluck or not to pluck- scientific methodologies should be carefully chosen, not “one size fits all": Journal of Avian Biology, v. 43, p. 15-17, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-048X.2011.05592.x.
Katzner, T.E., Brandes, D., Miller, T., Lanzone, M., Maissoneuve, C., Tremblay, J., Mulvihill, R., Merovich, G., 2012, Topography drives migratory flight altitude of golden eagles- implications for on-shore wind energy development: Journal of Applied Ecology, v. 49, no. 5, p. 1178-1186, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2012.02185.x.
Gordon, I.J., Pollock, K., Altwegg, R., Garner, T.W., Gompper, M.E., Katzner, T.E., Pettorelli, N., Redpath, S., 2012, What the ‘food security’ agenda means for animal conservation in terrestrial ecosystems: Animal Conservation, v. 15, no. 2, p. 115-116, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2012.00541.x.
Katzner, T.E., Ivy, J.R., Bragin, E., Milner-Gulland, E.J., DeWoody, J.A., 2011, Conservation implications of inaccurate estimation of cryptic population size: Animal Conservation, v. 14, no. 4, p. 328-332, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00444.x.
Iverson, S.A., Gavrilov, A., Katzner, T.E., Takekawa, J., Newman, S., Miller, T., Hagemeijer, W., Sivananinthaperumal, B., Mundkur, T., DeMattos, C., Ahmed, L.S., 2011, Migratory movements of waterfowl in Central Asia and avian influenza emergence- sporadic transmission of H5N1 from east to west: Ibis, v. 153, no. 2, p. 279-292, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2010.01095.x.
Jones, J.P., Collen, B., Baxter, P.W., Bubb, P., Illian, J., Katzner, T.E., Keane, A., Loh, J., McDonald-Madden, E., Nicholson, E., Pereira, H., Possingham, H., Pullin, A., Rodrigues, A., Ruiz-Gutierrez, V., Sommerville, M., Milner-Gulland, E.J., 2011, The Why, What, and How of Global Biodiversity Indicators Beyond the 2010 Target: Conservation Biology, v. 25, no. 3, p. 450-457, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2010.01605.x.
Terraube, J., Arroyo, B.E., Mougeot, F., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E., 2010, Breeding biology of the Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus) in north-central Kazakhstan: Journal of Ornithology, v. 151, no. 3, p. 713-722, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10336-010-0505-0.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., DeWoody, J.A., 2009, Genetic Analyses of Noninvasively Collected Feathers Can Provide Insights into Avian Demography and Behavior In Aronoff, J.B., ed., Handbook of Nature Conservation: Hauppauge, NY, Nova Science Publishers, p. 181-197.
Miller, T.M., Brandes, D., Lanzone, M., Ombalski, D., Maisonnueve, C., Katzner, T.E., 2009, Golden eagle migration and winter behavior in Pennsylvania In Majumdar, S.K., ed., Avian Ecology and Conservation: A Pennsylvania Focus with National Implications: Immaculata, PA, Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, p. 111-125.
Brandes, D., Miller, T.M., Katzner, T.E., 2009, Wind Power Mortality In Majumdar, S.K., ed., Avian Ecology and Conservation: A Pennsylvania Focus with National Implications: Immaculata, PA, Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, p. 300-303.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., DeWoody, J.A., 2008, A non-invasive genetic evaluation of population size, natal philopatry, and roosting behavior of non-breeding eastern imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) in central Asia: Conservation Genetics, v. 9, p. 667-676.
Poulakakis, N., Antoniou, A., Mantziou, G., Parmakelis, A., Skartsi, T., Vasilakis, D., Elorriaga, J., De La Puente, J., Gavashelishvili, A., Ghasabyan, M., Katzner, T.E., McGrady, M.J., Batbayar, N., Fuller, M.R., Natsagdorj, T., 2008, Population structure, diversity, and phylogeography in the near-threatened Eurasian black vultures Aegypius monachus (Falconiformes; Accipitridae) in Europe- insights from microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA variation: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, v. 95, p. 859-872.
Kenward, R., Katzner, T.E., Wink, M., Marcström, V., Walls, S., Karlbom, M., Pfeffer, R., Bragin, E.A., Hodder, K., Levin, A.S., 2007, Rapid sustainability modelling for raptors by radio tagging and DNA fingerprinting: Journal of Wildlife Management, v. 71, no. 1, p. 238-245.
Ryabtsev, V.V., Katzner, T.E., 2007, Severe declines of Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca populations in the Baikal region, Russia- a modern and historical perspective: Bird Conservation International, v. 17, no. 03, p. 197-209.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., DeWoody, J.A., 2007, Species identification of birds through genetic analysis of naturally shed feathers: Molecular Ecology Notes, p. 757-762.
Katzner, T.E., Milner-Gulland, E.J., Bragin, E.A., 2007, Using modeling to improve monitoring of structured populations- are we collecting the right data?: Conservation Biology, v. 21, no. 1, p. 241-252.
Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., Milner-Gulland, E.J., 2006, Modelling populations of long lived birds of prey for conservation- a study of Imperial Eagles (Aquila heliaca) in Kazakhstan: Biological Conservation, v. 132, no. 3, p. 322-335.
Katzner, T.E., 2005, Corruption - a double-edged sword for conservation? A response to Smith and Walpole.: Oryx, v. 39, no. 3, p. 260-262.
Katzner, T.E., Robertson, S., Robertson, B., Klucsarits, J., McCarty, K.M., Bildstein, K.L., 2005, Results from a long-term nest-box program for American Kestrels- implications for improved population monitoring and conservation: Journal of Field Ornithology, v. 76, no. 3, p. 217-318.
Busch, J., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., Keim, P., 2005, Tetranucleotide microsatellites for aquila and haliaeetus eagles: Molecular Ecology Notes, v. 5, no. 1, p. 39-41.
Rudnick, J.A., Katzner, T.E., Bragin, E.A., Rhodes, O.E., DeWoody, J.A., 2005, Using naturally shed feathers for individual identification, genetic parentage analyses, and population monitoring in an endangered Eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) population from Kazakhstan: Molecular Ecology, v. 14, no. 10, p. 2959-2967.
Katzner, T.E., Hsun Lai, C., Gardiner, J.D., Foggin, J.M., Pearson, D., Smith, A.T., 2004, Adjacent nesting by Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus and Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis on the Tibetan Plateau, China: Forktail, v. 20, p. 94-96.
Leppert, L.L., Layman, S., Bragin, E.A., Katzner, T.E., 2004, Survey for Hemoparasites in Imperial Eagles (Aquila heliaca), Steppe Eagles (Aquila nipalensis), and White-tailed Sea Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) from Kazakhstan: Journal of Wildlife Diseases, v. 40, no. 2, p. 316-319.
Sharik, T.L., Katzner, T.E., Bragina, T.M., 2003, A new species of Copidosoma Ratzeburg (Hymenoptera- Encyrtidae) from eagle nests in Kazakhstan: Journal of Hymenoptera Research, v. 12, no. 2, p. 308-311.
Pain, D.J., Cunningham, P.G., Donald, P.F., Duckworth, J.W., Houston, D.C., Katzner, T.E., Parry-Jones, J., Poole, C., Prakash, V., Round, P., Timmins, R., 2003, Causes and impacts of temporospatial declines of Gypsvultures in Asia: Conservation Biology, v. 17, no. 3, p. 661-671.
Katzner, T.E., Parker, K.L., 1998, Long distance movements from established burrow sites by pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) in southwestern Wyoming: Northwest Naturalist, v. 79, no. 2, p. 72-74.
Katzner, T.E., Cruz, Y.P., 1998, Survival of the Polyembryonic Parasitoid Copidosomopsis tanytmema (Hymenoptera- Encyrtidae) in Envenomized Larvae of its Host Anagasta kuehniella (Lepidoptera- Pyralidae): Annals of the Entomological Society of America, v. 91, no. 6, p. 808-812.
Katzner, T.E., Parker, K.L., Hardegree, S.P., 1997, Metabolism and Thermal Response in Winter-Acclimatized Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis): Journal of Mammalogy, v. 78, no. 4, p. 1053-1062.
Katzner, T.E., Parker, K.L., 1997, Vegetative Characteristics and Size of Home Ranges Used by Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) during Winter: Journal of Mammalogy, v. 78, no. 4, p. 1063-1072.
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