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Note 1: In every category, papers that do not fit neatly into one of the subcategories are placed directly under the main heading.
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and (c) use the fewest number of digits per code. Some numbers are no longer
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or preceding subject lists.
| Subject heading | Sort Code |
| New journal | B010 |
| Renamed journal | B030* |
| Discontinued journal | B050* |
| Avian biology & life history | B100* |
| [This section is for papers that deal with more than one aspect of a species biology, e.g., breeding and feeding habits, that do not fit into one of the more discrete categories listed elsewhere. Example: Birds of North America species accounts. The geographic subdivision is for the area of the study and is to aid the classification and retrieval of papers on particular species. Note use of hemispheres in list for studies over wider ranging species.] | |
| General or Worldwide | B102* |
| Africa, sub-Saharan & Madagascar | B104 |
| Antarctica & sub-Antarctica | B106* |
| Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand | B108 |
| Europe & Iceland | B110 |
| Mexico, Central America, & Caribbean | B112* |
| New World | B114* |
| North Africa & Middle East | B116* |
| North America & Greenland | B118 |
| Northern Asia & Far East | B120 |
| Northern Hemisphere | B122* |
| Oceania | B124 |
| Old World | B126* |
| Oriental (India, SE Asia, Indonesia, Philippines) | B128 |
| South America | B130* |
| Southern Hemisphere | B132* |
| Behavior & communication | B300* |
| Agonistic & aggressive behavior | B302 |
| Learning, memory, & intelligence | B304 |
| Locomotion | B306 |
| Self-maintenance (Daily time budget, Preening, Bathing, Anting, Roosting) | B308 |
| Sensory perception (Auditory, Magnetic, Olfactory, Tactile, Visual sensing) | B310 |
| Sexual behavior (Courtship, Pair Bonding, Copulation) | B312 |
| Social and interspecific behavior (Colonial behavior, Social organization) | B314 |
| Territoriality & home range | B316 |
| Visual signals | B318 |
| Vocalizations & other sounds | B320 |
| Birds & humans | B500* |
| Collisions & other artificial fatalities | B502* |
| Damage to crops or fisheries, Nuisance Control | B504* |
| Gamebird management & hunting | B508 |
| Uses of birds by humans | B510* |
| Breeding habits | B700* |
| Breeding schedule & dates | B702 |
| Brood parasitism, Egg dumping, & Foster parenting | B704 |
| Cooperative or communal breeding | B706 |
| Effects of human studies or presence | B708 |
| Eggs & incubation, including egg physiology & morphology | B710 |
| Extra-pair mating, paternity | B712 |
| Mating systems | B714 |
| Nesting habitat, nest site, & structure | B716 |
| Parental care & feeding | B718 |
| Young, from hatching to fledging (Growth & Development) | B720 |
| Conservation | B900* |
| Captives (Maintenance, Rehabilitation, & Release) | B902* |
| Declining & endangered species | B904 |
| Education programs, politics, planning | B906 |
| Effects of man-made environmental changes (Fragmentation, Urbanization) | B908 |
| Habitat protection & management | B910 |
| Species recovery measures | B912 |
| Wild bird trade | B914* |
| Diseases, parasites, & pathology | C100* |
| Diseases & disease transmission | C102 |
| Parasites, external & internal | C104 |
| Pathology & injury | C106* |
| Distribution & avifaunas | C300* |
| [Note that the ROL cites only the 1st and 2nd records for a taxon from any country or State/Province OR significant extensions of breeding or wintering ranges OR summaries of distribution for one or more species, incl. regional annotated checklists. See also B100 discussion.] | |
| General, worldwide, or zoogeography | C302* |
| Africa, sub-Saharan & Madagascar | C304 |
| Antarctica & sub-Antarctica | C306* |
| Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand | C308 |
| Europe & Iceland | C310 |
| Mexico, Central America, & Caribbean | C312 |
| New World | C314* |
| North Africa & Middle East | C316 |
| North America & Greenland | C318 |
| Northern Asia & Far East | C320* |
| Northern Hemisphere | C322* |
| Oceania | C324 |
| Old World | C326* |
| Oriental (India, SE Asia, Indonesia, Philippines) | C328 |
| South America | C330 |
| Southern Hemisphere | C332* |
| Documentation | C700* |
| Bibliographies & databases | C702 |
| Biographies, obituaries, & history | C704* |
| Collecting & collections, taxonomic specimens | C706 |
| Terminology | C708* |
| Ecology, environment, & populations | C900* |
| Biocides & pollution | C902 |
| Birds as environmental monitors | C904 |
| Climate & weather effects | C906 |
| Habitat change, selection, & use; community structure, habitat suitability models | C908 |
| Life span & survivorship | C910 |
| Mortality causes | C912 |
| Population numbers, censuses, trends, & dynamics | C914 |
| Predation & predators | C916 |
| Reproductive effort & productivity | C918 |
| Site fidelity & dispersal | C920 |
| Species composition & competition; biodiversity | C922 |
| Trophic levels, energy cycles, & related relationships | C924* |
| Winter habitat & habits | C926 |
| Evolution & systematics | D100* |
| Evolutionary patterns, rates, & processes: species or higher taxa | D102* |
| Classification & phylogeny | D104 |
| Coevolution or interaction between avian and non-avian species | D106* |
| Intraspecific variation | D108 |
| New taxa | D110 |
| Species concepts | D112 |
| Taxonomy & nomenclature | D114 |
| Food habits & nutrition | D300* |
| Diet, food selection, & nutrition | D302 |
| Drinking, pellet-casting, & defecation | D304* |
| Foraging habits, food transport, storage | D306 |
| Kleptoparasitism | D308 |
| Genetics & hybridization | D500* |
| Behavioral & population genetics | D502* |
| Cytogenetics and molecular genetics | D504* |
| Genetic polymorphism | D506* |
| Hybrids & progeny | D508 |
| Identification | D700* |
| Species identification | D702 |
| Sex or age class identification | D704 |
| Migration & navigation | D900* |
| Migratory behavior | D902 |
| Migratory dates, timing, & routes | D904 |
| Migratory physiology | D906 |
| Navigation & homing | D908 |
| Morphology & physiology | E100* |
| Circulatory system | E102 |
| Digestive system | E104* |
| Embryology & development | E106 |
| Endocrine system & hormones | E108* |
| Excretory system & water metabolism(Urinary structures, Nasal glands) | E110* |
| Immune system | E112* |
| Integument (Feathers, Molts, Plumages, Integumentary structures, Skin) | E114 |
| General morphology (Body size, Sexual dimorphism, Regional morphology) | E116 |
| Physiology & biochemistry (Body composition, Day length effects, metabolism) | E118 |
| Reproductive system & physiology | E120 |
| Respiratory system | E122* |
| Sensory & nervous system | E124 |
| Skeletomuscular system | E126* |
| Paleornithology | E300* |
| Jurassic & Cretaceous fossils | E302* |
| Paleocene, Eocene, & Oligocene fossils | E304 |
| Miocene & Pliocene fossils | E306* |
| Pleistocene & Holocene fossils & subfossils | E308 |
| Site surveys | E310* |
| Techniques | E500* |
| Biochemical or biophysical assay | E502* |
| Captive breeding, care, & rehabilitation | E504* |
| Censuses, maps, & surveys | E506 |
| Environmental monitoring | E508* |
| Field methods not included elsewhere | E510 |
| Genetic | E512* |
| Mathematical models | E514* |
| Photographic & video documentation | E516 |
| Physiological methods | E518 |
| Predator control | E520 |
| Sound recording | E522* |
| Tracking & remote monitoring | E524 |
| Trapping, netting, banding, & marking | E526 |
Recent Ornithological Literature #75: Acknowledgments
We appreciate the efforts of the following abstractors and editors who
contributed citations to this issue: J. V. Briskie, J. S. Castrale, P.
J. Cowan, G. M. Crowder, W. E. Davis, Jr., J. J. Dinsmore, D. E. W. Drumtra,
I. D. Endersby, A. J. Erskine, L. G. Grimes, J. L. Gulledge, G. A. Hall,
R. A. Ickes, W. P. Johnson, M. J. Justice, T. Knight, C. Maisonneuve, T.
Mikuska, R. W. Nero, G. Olioso, J. B. Ortego, S. Pribl, G. Sangster, J.
M. Sheppard, N. J. Skinner, B. L. Tedford, R. G. Troetschler, A. K. Turner,
M. D. F. Udvardy, and B. A. Walther..---The Editors.
{B010} Ecotropica. Bi-annual journal of the German Society
for Tropical Ecology. ISSN 0949-3026. Publishes refereed original research
papers, reviews & short communications on all aspects of tropical ecology.
Papers published in English (Spanish abstract optional), no restriction
on length. Color plates may be included. Subscriptions, back issues and
voucher copies: G. Merz, Umweltstiftung WWF Deutschland, Hedderichstr.
110, D-60561 Frankfurt/M., Germany. Send manuscripts to the Managing Editor,
K.-L. Schuchmann, Museum A. Koenig, Zoological Research Institute, Adenauerallee
160, D-53113 Bonn, Germany.---B.A.W. {ROL#75}
{B104} Thorstrom, R., J. Hart, & R. T. Watson. 1997. New record, ranging behaviour, vocalization and food of the Madagascar Red Owl Tyto soumagnei. Ibis 139: 477--481. (Peregrine Fund, 566 W. Flying Hawk Ln., Boise, ID 83709, USA.)---Species may not be restricted to primary forest.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B108} Cooper, R. 1997. Hooded Plover Thinornis rubricollis: winter flocks and breeding success in North-east Tasmania, Australia. Stilt 30: 23--25. (9 Beach Rd., Legana, Tas. 7277, Australia.)---11 yrs observations of local movements, social organisation and breeding productivity.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B108} Powlesland, R. G., et al. 1997. Impact of food abundance, diet and food quality on the breeding of the fruit pigeon, Parea Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae chathamensis, on Chatham Island, New Zealand. Ibis 139: 353--365. (Sci. & Res. Div., Dept. Conserv., P.O. Box 10420, Wellington, NZ.)---Breeding effort and success lower in years when fruit is scarce.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B108} Reid, N. 1997. Behaviour, voice and breeding of the Mistletoebird Dicaeum hirundinaceum in arid woodland. Vic. Nat. 114: 135--142. (Dept. Ecosystem Manage., Univ. New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia.) ---Includes foraging, courtship and territorial behaviour.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B110} Duquet, M. 1997. [Birds of France, Pygmy Owl Glaucidium passerinum.] Ornithos 4: 78--79. (Champs des Gardes, 34230 Vendémian, France.) (French.) {ROL#75}
{B110} Fox, A. D., & C. Mitchell. 1997. Spring habitat use and feeding behaviour of Steller's Eider Polysticta stelleri in Varangerfjord, northern Norway. Ibis 139: 542--548. (Dept. Wildl. Ecol., Natl. Environ. Res. Inst., Kalø, Grenåvej 12. DK--8410 Rønde, Denmark.)---Also observations on Somateria mollissima and Somateria spectabilis.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B110} Gec, D. 1994. A contribution to study the ecology of the Ferruginous Duck in the area of the Kopacki Rit and the "Belje" fishponds in Baranja [Croatia]. Troglodytes 7: 55--64. (Kneza trpimira 4a, CRO-5400 Osijek, Croatia.)---Breeding biology and conservation measures for Aythya nyroca, one of the rarest ducks in Europe. (Croatian, Engl. summ.)---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{B110} Haftorn, S. 1997. One Norwegian territory of the Marsh Tit Parus palustris during 35 years. Ibis 139: 379--381. (Univ. Trondheim, The Mus., N--7004, Norway.)---Includes information on duration of pair bonds and adult survival.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B110} Rauter, C., & H.-U. Reyer. 1997. Incubation pattern and foraging effort in the female Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta. Ibis 139: 441--446. (Zool. Inst., Univ. Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, CH--8057 Zürich, Switzerland.)---In relation to temperature and food availability.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B118} Archer, T. J. 1996. Observations on nesting and display flights of the Vermilion Flycatcher in western Texas. Southwest. Nat. 41: 443--444. (Dept. Zool., Univ. Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA.)---Pyrocephalus rubinus. {ROL#75}
{B118} Best, L. B., et al. 1996. Life history and status classifications of birds breeding in Iowa. J. Iowa Acad. Sci. 103: 34--45. (Dept. Anim. Ecol., Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA, 50011, USA.)---Matrix of 13 categories for 145 species.---J.J.D. {ROL#75}
{B118} Erskine, A. J., Ed. 1996. Canada Goose studies in the Maritime Provinces 1950--1992. Environ. Can. Atlantic Reg. Environ. Rep. No. 7, 179 pp. (P.O. Box 1327, Sackville, NB E0A 3C0, Can.)---21 chapters, mainly on staging and wintering of Branta canadensis.---A.J.E. {ROL#75}
{B118} Melde, P. B., & R. R. Koford. 1996. Henslow's Sparrow nesting observations, habitat associations, and history in Iowa. Iowa Bird Life 66: 117--122. (1922B N. Center St. Rd., Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA.)---Ammodramus henslowii; notes on habitats used and 2 nests in SE Iowa.---J.J.D. {ROL#75}
{B118} Sordahl, T. A. 1996. Breeding biology of the American Avocet and Black-necked Stilt in northern Utah. Southwest. Nat. 41: 348--354. (Dept. Biol., Luther Coll., Decorah, IA 52101-1045, USA.)---Recurvirostra americana, Himantopus mexicanus. {ROL#75}
{B120} Gerasimov, Y. N., Y. B. Artukin, & N. N. Gerasimov. 1997. The Eastern Curlew Numenius madagascariensis in Kamchatka, Russia. Stilt 30: 14--15. (Kamchatka Inst. Ecol., Far-east Br. Russia Acad. Sci., Rybakov 19a, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 683024, Russia.)---Migration, breeding, diet and conservation issues.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B124} Ribic, C. A., D. G. Ainley, & L. B. Spear. 1997. Seabird associations in Pacific equatorial waters. Ibis 139: 482--487. (NBS Wisconsin Coop. Wildl. Res. Unit, Dept. Wildl. Ecol., 226 Russell Labs, Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706-1598, USA.)---Among Oceanodroma leucorhoa, Oceanodroma tethys, Pterodroma nigripennis, Pterodroma leucoptera, Pterodroma externa, Puffinus pacificus and Sterna fuscata. {ROL#75}
{B124} Spear, L. B., & D. G. Ainley. 1997. Flight behaviour of seabirds in relation to wind direction and wing morphology. Ibis 139: 221--233. (H.T. Harvey & Assoc., P.O. Box 1180, Alviso, CA 95002, USA.)---Study of 98 species finds close link between flight behavior, wing morphology and patterns of distribution, colony location, dispersal and foraging behavior.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B124} Wijpkema, J., & T. Wijpkema. 1997. Tuamotu Sandpiper. Dutch Birding 19: 76--80. (Damsterweg 67, 9628 BS Siddeburen, Netherlands.)---Status, behavior and taxonomy of Prosobonia cancellata.---G.S. {ROL#75}
{B128} Balachandran, S. 1997. Population, status, moult, and measurements of Great Knot Calidris tenuirostris wintering in South India. Stilt 30: 3--6. (P.O. Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu 629701, S. India.)---Regular winter visitor to SE coast with some birds overwintering.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B128} Danielsen, F., et al. 1997. The Storm's Stork Ciconia stormi in Indonesia: breeding biology, population and conservation. Ibis 139: 67--75. (Nordic Agency Dev. & Ecol., Skindergade 23, DK-1159 Copenhagen K, Denmark.)---Study of endangered population in Sumatra.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B302} Mateos, C., & J. Carranza. 1997. Signals in intra-sexual competition between Ring-necked Pheasant males. Anim. Behav. 53: 471--485. (Sch. Biol. Ethol., Univ. Extremadura, 10071 Cáceres, Spain.)---Phasianus colchicus. {ROL#75}
{B302} Sandell, M. I., & H. G. Smith. 1997. Female aggression in the European Starling during the breeding season. Anim. Behav. 53: 13--23. (Ecol. Bldg, S-223 62 Lund, Sweden.)---Mostly directed to other female Sturnus vulgaris.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B302} Tyler, I. J., & J. Tyler. 1996. Defensive behaviour of Natal Francolin Francolinus natalensis. Babbler 31: 28. (Dept. Anim. Health & Production, Priv. Bag 0032, Gaborone, Botswana.) {ROL#75}
{B304} Bednekoff, P. A., et al. 1997. Long-term spatial memory in four seed-caching corvid species. Anim. Behav. 53: 325--341. (Dept. Life Sci., Indiana State Univ., Terre Haute IN 47809, USA.)---Nucifraga columbiana, Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus, Aphelocoma coerulescens, Aphelocoma ultramarina. {ROL#75}
{B306} Spear, L. B., & D. G. Ainley. 1997. Flight speeds of seabirds in relation to wind speed and direction. Ibis 139: 234--251. (H.T. Harvey & Assoc., P.O. Box 1180, Alviso, CA 95002, USA.)---Study of 1562 individuals of 98 species.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B308} Combreau, O., & F. Launay. 1996. Activity rhythms of Houbara Bustards (Chlamydotis undulata macqueenii) in relation to some abiotic factors. J. Arid Envts. 33: 463--472. (NARC, P.O. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.)---Captive-bred, introduced population in Saudi Arabia.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{B308} Nero, R. W. 1996. Common Grackles anting with "weed and feed" lawn chemicals. Blue Jay 54: 31--34. (Box 24, 200 Saulteaux Cr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3, Can.)---Quiscalus quiscula. {ROL#75}
{B310} Chappell, J., & T. Guilford. 1997. The orientational salience of visual cues to the homing Pigeon. Anim. Behav. 53: 287--296. (Dept. Zool., South Parks Rd., Oxford OX1 3PS, UK.)---Columba livia. {ROL#75}
{B310} Jitsumori, M., & T. Matszawa. 1991. Picture perception in monkeys and pigeons: Transfer of rightside-up versus upside-down discrimination of photographic objects across conceptual categories. Primates 32: 473--482. (Dept. Psychol., Chiba Univ., 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Chiba 260, Japan.)---Columba livia. {ROL#75}
{B310} Minguez, E. 1997. Olfactory nest recognition by British Storm-petrel chicks. Anim. Behav. 53: 701--707. (Dept. Ecol. Evol., Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, (CSIC), J. Gutiérrez Abascal 2, E-28006 Madrid, Spain.)---Hydrobates pelagicus. {ROL#75}
{B312} Blanco, G., F. Martínez, & J. M. Traverso. 1997. Pair bond and age distribution of breeding Griffon Vultures Gyps fulvus in relation to reproductive status and geographic area in Spain. Ibis 139: 180--183. (Depto. de Biol. Anim., Univ. de Alcalá de Henares, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.) {ROL#75}
{B312} Cézilly, F., et al. 1997. Age-assortative pairing in the Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber roseus. Ibis 139: 331--336. (Stn. Biol. de la Tour du Valat, Le Sambuc, 13200 Arles, France.)---Occurs independently of mate fidelity.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B312} Dickinson, J. L. 1997. Male detention affects extra-pair copulation frequency and pair behaviour in Western Bluebirds. Anim. Behav. 53: 561--571. (Hastings Res., 38601 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA.)---Sialia mexicana. {ROL#75}
{B312} Gottfried, J., & A. Gottfried. 1996. Copulatory behaviour in Great Horned Owl. Blue Jay 54: 180--184. (2611 Deer Side Dr., SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6A4, Can.)---Bubo virginianus. {ROL#75}
{B312} Hoi, H. 1997. Assessment of the quality of copulation partners in the monogamous Bearded Tit. Anim. Behav. 53: 277--286. (KLIVV, Savoyenstr. 1a, A-1160 Vienna, Austria.)---Female Panurus biarmicus may use chases to incite competition between males.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B312} Husak, M. S. 1996. Breeding season displays of the Golden-fronted Woodpecker. Southwest. Nat. 41: 441--442. (Dept. Biol., Angelo State Univ., San Angelo, TX 76909, USA.)---Melanerpes aurifrons. {ROL#75}
{B312} Westcott, D. A. 1997. Lek locations and patterns of female movement and distribution in a Neotropical frugivorous bird. Anim. Behav. 53: 235--247. (CSIRO, Div. Ecol., Tropical For. Res. Ctr., P.O. Box 780, Atherton, Qld. 4883, Australia.)---Leks associated with routes used by female Mionectes oleagineus.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B314} Duckworth, J. W. 1997. Mobbing of a Drongo Cuckoo Surniculus lugubris. Ibis 139: 190--192. (E. Redham Farm, Pilning, Bristol BS12 3JG, UK.)---By Macronous gularis. {ROL#75}
{B314} Harrison, J. M., & V. A. Harrison. 1996. Mobbing of Waxwing by Chaffinches and Blue Tits. Scottish Birds 18: 250. (8 Ferryfield Dr., Connel, by Oban, Argyll PA37 1SP, UK.)---Bombycilla garrulus, Fringilla coelebs, Parus caeruleus. {ROL#75}
{B314} Jackson, J. A., & J. P. Key. 1992. Lethal mobbing of a Laughing Gull by Least Terns. Mississippi Kite 22: 13--15. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.)---Flock of 6-8 Sterna antillarum killed adult Larus atricilla.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{B314} Malan, G., et al. 1997. The social system of the Pale Chanting Goshawk Melierax canorus: monogamy v. polyandry and delayed dispersal. Ibis 139: 313--321. (FitzPatrick Inst., Univ. Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa.)---Type of social system related to vegetation types.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B314} Phillips, C., & P. Ricard. 1996. Cooper's Hawk and Great Horned Owl encounter. Bird Obs. (Massachusetts) 24: 36--37. (C/O BOEM, P.O. Box 236, Arlington, MA 02174, USA.)---Bubo virginianus killed female Accipiter cooperii.---W.E.D. {ROL#75}
{B314} Schulz, M. 1997. Falcon avoidance in the Grey-tailed Tattler Heteroscelus brevipes. Stilt 30: 50. (Fac. Resour. Sci. Manage., Southern Cross Univ., P.O. Box 1576, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia.)---Tattler dropped to sea and submerged.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B314} Sheppard, J. M. 1996. Nestling Kentucky Warblers and cowbird attacked by Brown-headed Cowbird. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 384--386. (3359 Cranberry S., Laurel, MD 20724-2419, USA.)---Oporornis formosus, Molothrus ater. {ROL#75}
{B314} Smith, R. D., & N. B. Metcalfe. 1997. Why does dominance decline with age in wintering Snow Buntings? Anim. Behav. 53: 313--322. (ICAPB, Ashworth Labs, Univ. Edinburgh, Kings Bldgs., W. Mains Rd., Edinburgh EH9 3JT, UK.)---Winning fights over food may be of more immediate benefit to first-winter Plectrophenax nivalis.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B316} Benson, R. H. 1995. The effect of roadway traffic noise on territory selection by Golden-cheeked Warblers. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 42--51. (Ctr. Bioacoustics, Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX 77843-3367, USA.)---Dendroica chrysoparia did not select territories based on roadway traffic noise within the range of noise exposure during this study.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{B316} Savalli, U. M. 1997. The role of male territories in the mating system of the Yellow-shouldered Widowbird Euplectes macrourus. Ibis 139: 374--378. (Dept. Integrative Biol., Univ. California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.)---Size of territories variable, but cause and significance not clear.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B318} Justice, M. J. 1996. The role of the white wing patch in communication among Northern Mockingbirds. Ph.D. dissert., Univ. N. Carolina-Greensboro. (Dept. Biol., Chowan Coll., Murfreesboro, NC 27855, USA. EM: MJJandTCJ@aol.com)---Evidence of male-to-female signaling, possibly as a mate quality advertisement in Mimus polyglottos.---M.J.J. {ROL#75}
{B320} Appleby, B. M., & S. M. Redpath. 1997. Variation in the male territorial hoot of the Tawny Owl Strix aluco in three English populations. Ibis 139: 152--158. (Wildl. Cons. Res. Unit, Dept. Zool., Univ. Oxford, South Parks Rd., Oxford OX1 3PS, UK.)---Individuals separable on distinctiveness of hoot calls.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B320} Dabelsteen, T., et al. 1997. The signal function of overlapping singing in male Robins. Anim. Behav. 53: 249--256. (Dept. Pop. Biol., Zool. Inst., Tagensvej 16, DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark.)---Erithacus rubecula. {ROL#75}
{B320} Galleotti, P., et al. 1997. Song correlates with social context, testosterone and body condition in male Barn Swallows. Anim. Behav. 53: 687--700. (Dept. Anim. Biol., Univ. Pavia, Piazza Botta 9, I-27100 Pavia, Italy.)---Hirundo rustica. {ROL#75}
{B320} Heller, S., & K. Hughes. 1997. Song activity of Henslow?s Sparrow and Grasshopper Sparrow over a 24--hour period. Indiana Audubon Q. 75: 61--67. (Biol. Dept., Earlham Coll., Richmond, IN 47374--4095, USA.)---Ammodramus savannarum in east-central Indiana sang throughout the day with an early morning peak, while Ammodramus henslowii were heard in all but 1 30-min. period with highest song rates between 05:00--12:00.---J.S.C. {ROL#75}
{B320} Hovekamp, N. R. 1996. Intersexual vocal communication in the Red-winged Blackbird. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 376--383. (Biol. Dept., Lenoir Commun. Coll., Kinston, NC 28502-0188, USA.)---Agelaius phoeniceus behavior appears to be affected by spatial association of the male with the female and with the territory.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{B320} Langmore, N. E. 1997. Song switching in monandrous and polyandrous Dunnocks, Prunella modularis. Anim. Behav. 53: 757--766. (Dept. Zool., Downing St., Cambridge CB2 3EJ, UK.)---Song switching more likely when males competing to attract a female.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B320} Mathevon, N. 1997. Individuality of contact calls in the Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber and the problem of background noise in a colony. Ibis 139: 513--517. (C.N.R.S. URA 1491 NAM, Lab. des Mécanismes de la Communic., Univ. Paris XI, F--91400 Orsay, France.)---Recognition based on both spectral and temporal features of calls.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B320} Matthysen, E. 1997. Geographic variation in the occurrence of song types in Nuthatch Sitta europaea populations. Ibis 139: 102--106. (Dept. Biol. (UIA), Univ. Antwerp, B-2610 Antwerpen, Belgium.)---Little variation over 9 study plots except for one song type.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B320} O'Loghlen, A. L., & M. D. Beecher. 1997. Sexual preferences for mate song types in female Song Sparrows. Anim. Behav. 53: 835--841. (Dept. Psychol., Univ. Washington, Box 351525, Seattle, WA 98195-1525, USA.)---Melospiza melodia. {ROL#75}
{B320} Otter, K. 1996. Individual variation in the advertising call of male Northern Saw-whet Owls. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 398--405. (Dept. Biol., Queen?s Univ., Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Can.)---Aegolius acadicus. {ROL#75}
{B320} Peter, J. M. 1997. Skylark Alauda arvensis imitates parrots. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 156--157. (Birds Aust., 415 Riversdale Rd., E. Hawthorn, Vic. 3123, Australia.)---Mimics calls of Cacatua roseicapilla and Neophema chrysotoma.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B320} Taylor, P. 1996. Winter songs of the Pine Grosbeak. Blue Jay 54: 82--84. (P.O. Box 597, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0, Can.)---Pinicola enucleator. {ROL#75}
{B320} Welling, P., K. Koivula, & M. Orell. 1997. Dawn chorus and female behaviour in the Willow Tit Parus montanus. Ibis 139: 1--3. (Dept. Zool., Univ. Oulu, Linnanmaa, FIN-90570 Oulu, Finland.)---Experiment shows duration of dawn chorus directly related to female behavior.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B508} Batzer, D. P., et al. 1993. Characteristics of invertebrates consumed by Mallards and prey response to wetland flooding schedules. Wetlands 13: 41--49. (Dept. Entomol., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.)---Anas platyrhynchos, Anas crecca. {ROL#75}
{B508} Lindström, J., & H. Kokko. 1996. Is it possible to forecast the dynamics of a game population? Suomen Riista 42: 7--14. (Dept. Ecol. Syst., Div. Popul. Biol., Univ. Helsinki, P.O. Box 17, FIN-00014, Helsinki, Finland.) (Finnish, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{B508} Pessa, J. 1996. Composition of the waterfowl bag and vulnerability to hunting of different species at Liminganlahti Bay, northern Finland. Suomen Riista 42: 47--55. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Oulu, FIN-90570 Oulu, Finland.) (Finnish, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{B508} Polasek, L. G., M. W. Weller, & K. C. Jensen*. 1995. Management of shallow impoundments to provide emergent and submergent vegetation for waterfowl. U.S. Army Corps Eng., Wetlands Res. Prog. Tech. Rep. WRP-SM-8, 82 pp. (U.S. Army Corps Eng., Waterways Exp. Stn., 3909 Halls Ferry Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199, USA.)---Evaluate effects of partial drawdowns, drawdown timing, and soil disturbance on moist-soil plant production and dabbling duck (Anas spp.) use.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{B508} Väänänen, V-M. 1996. Hunting pressure of ducks in Finland according to ringing data. Suomen Riista 42: 40--46. (Dept. Appl. Zool., Helsinki Univ., P.O. Box 27 (Viiki C), FIN-00014, Helsinki, Finland.) (Finnish, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{B700} Cruz, A., & R. W. Andrews. 1997. The breeding biology of the Pied Water-Tyrant and its interactions with the Shiny Cowbird in Venezuela. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 91--97. (Environ. Popul. Organismic Biol. Dept., Univ. Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0334, USA.)---Fluvicola pica considered a major host (53%), but not optimal, as Molothrus bonariensis young fledged in only 6% of parasitized nests.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{B700} Davis, W. E., Jr. 1996. Notes on 1995 nesting attempt of Green Heron pair at Mount Auburn Cemetery [MA]. Bird Obs. (Massachusetts) 24: 90--94. (C/O BOEM, P.O. Box 236, Arlington, MA 02174, USA.)---Butorides virescens. {ROL#75}
{B700} de Silva Garza, H. G. 1997. Further observations on the nesting of the Azure-rumped Tanager. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 16--18. (Centro de Ecologia, UNAM, Apartado Postal 70-275, C.P. 04510 Ciudad Universitaria, México, D.F., Mexico.)---Data on nest site, incubation and egg color of Tangara cabanisi.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{B700} Evans, M. R. 1997. Nest building signals male condition rather than age in Wrens. Anim. Behav. 53: 749--755. (Dept. Biol. Molec. Sci., Univ. Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK.)---Troglodytes troglodytes. {ROL#75}
{B700} Falk, K., & S. Møller. 1997. Breeding ecology of the Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis and the Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla in the high-arctic northeastern Greenland, 1993. Ibis 139: 270--281. (Ornis Consult, 140 Vesterbrogade, DK--1620 Copenhagen V, Denmark.)---In relation to occurrence of water polynya.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B700} Gardella, L. 1997. Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) usurping nest of Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens). Alabama Birdlife 43(1): 44--48. (3549 Audubon Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B700} Harris, M. P., et al. 1997. Nest site characteristics, duration of use and breeding success in the Guillemot Uria aalge. Ibis 139: 468--476. (Inst. Terrestrial Ecol., Banchory Res. Stn., Hill of Brathens, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4BY, UK.)---Average success related to physical characteristics of nest site.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B700} Hsu, M. J., & Y.-S. Lin. 1997. Breeding ecology of Styan's Bulbul Pycnonotus taivanus in Taiwan. Ibis 139: 518--522. (Dept. Biol., Natl. Sun Yat-sen Univ., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan, Republic of China.)---Information on clutch size, nesting success and nest site selection.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B700} Montoya, A. B., P. J. Zwank, & M. Cardenas. 1997. Breeding biology of Aplomado Falcons in desert grasslands of Chihuahua, Mexico. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 135--143. (Cibola NWR, P.O. Box AP, Blythe, CA 92226, USA.)---Falco femoralis. {ROL#75}
{B700} Olsen, P., & T. Allen. 1997. The trials of quarry-nesting Peregrine Falcons. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 87--90. (Div. Botany Zool., Australian Natl. Univ., Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia.)---Falco peregrinus tolerated blasting in active quarry.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B700} Sanz, J. J. 1997. Geographic variation in breeding parameters of the Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca. Ibis 139: 107--114. (Zool. Lab., Univ. Groningen, P.O. Box 14, 9750AA Haren, Netherlands.)---Examines laying date, clutch size and number of fledglings.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B700} Sims, R. 1991. Wood Duck attempts to enter bluebird nest box. Mississippi Kite 21: 35. (Jones Co. Junior Coll., Ellisville, MS 39437, USA.)---Aix sponsa, Sialia sialis. {ROL#75}
{B702} Calladine, J., & M. P. Harris. 1997. Intermittent breeding in the Herring Gull Larus argentatus and the Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus. Ibis 139: 259--263. (47 Old Market St., Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2EQ, UK.)---Most common in small individuals with low survival and breeding success.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B702} Mougin, J.-L., Chr. Jouanin, & F. Roux. 1997. Intermittent breeding in Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea of Selvagem Grande, North Atlantic. Ibis 139: 40--44. (Mus. natl. d'Histoire naturelle, Lab. de Zool. (Mammiferes et Oiseaux), 55 rue Buffon, 75005 Paris, France.)---Young birds commonly take a "sabbatical" from breeding; failure to breed may last 7 years but typically averages 1.7 years.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B702} Noske, R. A. 1997. Short breeding season of Figbirds Sphecotheres viridis in Darwin, Northern Territory. Corella 21: 44--47. (Sci. Fac., NT Univ., P.O. Box 41046, Casuarina, NT 0811, Australia.)---Synchronised timing may aid quasi-colonial nesting for defence.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B702} Skinner, N. J. 1996. The breeding seasons of birds in Botswana II: non-Passerine families (sandgrouse to woodpeckers.) Babbler 31: 6--16. (60 Gunton Dr., Lowestoft, NR32 4QB, UK.)---Analysis of nest record cards.---N.J.S. {ROL#75}
{B704} Kattan, G. H. 1997. Shiny Cowbirds follow the "shotgun" strategy of brood parasitism. Anim. Behav. 53: 647--654. (Apdo 25527, Cali, Colombia.)---Molothrus bonariensis parasitizing Troglodytes aedon rely on high fecundity rather than synchronizing their laying with that of wrens.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B706} Breen, T. F., & J. W. Parrish, Jr. 1996. Eastern Screech-Owl hatches an American Kestrel. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 612--613. (JWP: Dept. Biol., Georgia South. Univ., Statesboro, GA 30560-8042, USA.)---Otus asio, Falco sparverius paulus. {ROL#75}
{B706} Codenotti, T. L., & F. Alvarez. 1997. Cooperative breeding between males in the Greater Rhea Rhea americana. Ibis 139: 568--571. (Univ. de Passo Fundo, Cx. p. 563, 99100--000 Passo Fundo/RS, Brazil.)---Observed in 23% of 35 harems.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B706} Dougall, T. 1996. Oystercatcher apparently rearing Lapwings. Scottish Birds 18: 184. (62 Leamington Terr., Edinburgh EH10 4JL, UK.)---Haematopus ostralegus, Vanellus vanellus. {ROL#75}
{B706} Manlove, C. A. 1997. Female Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) successfully hatches two Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) eggs. Alabama Birdlife 43(1): 21--24. (Dept. Zool. & Wildl. Sci., Auburn Univ., AL 36849-5414, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B706} O'Brien, T. G. 1997. Behavioural ecology of the North Sulawesi Tarictic Hornbill Penelopides exarhatus exarhatus during the breeding season. Ibis 139: 97--101. (Intl. Prog., Wildl. Conserv. Soc., 185th & Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460, USA.)---Includes information on cooperative breeding.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B708} Conner, R. N., D. Seanz, & D. C. Rudolph. 1995. Fauna using nest boxes in four timber types in eastern Texas. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 2--6. (Wildl. Habitat & Silvicultural Lab., South. For. Exp. Stn., Nacogdoches, TX 75962, USA.)---Reports on 6-yr. study of 60 nest boxes in each of pure pine, pine-hardwood, upland hardwood, & bottomland hardwood forests.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{B708} Howerter, D. W., et al. 1997. Effects of nasal discs on nesting by Mallards. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 1--6. (Oak Hammock Marsh Conserv. Ctr., P.O. Box 1160, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0, Can.)---Anas platyrhynchos. {ROL#75}
{B708} Neudorf, D. L., & T. E. Pitcher. 1997. Radio transmitters do not affect nestling feeding rates by female Hooded Warblers. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 64--68. (Dept. Biol., York Univ., North York, ON M3J 1P3, Can.)---Wilsonia citrina. {ROL#75}
{B708} Pacejka, A. J., & C. F. Thompson. 1996. Does removal of old nests from nestboxes by researchers affect mite populations in subsequent nests of House Wrens? J. Field Ornithol. 67: 558--564. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Illinois State Univ., Normal, IL 61761, USA.)---Lack of significance appears related to removal of old nests by Troglodytes aedon.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{B708} van den Brink, N. W., & K. Pigott. 1996. Effects of sampling blood and uropygial oil on breeding success of Antarctic birds. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 623--629. (Inst. For. Nat. Res. (IBN-DLO), P.O. Box 23 NL-6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands.)---Pygoscelis adeliae, Fulmarus glacialoides. {ROL#75}
{B710} Huin, N. 1997. Prolonged incubation in the Black-browed Albatross Diomedea melanophris at South Georgia. Ibis 139: 178--180. (Brit. Antarct. Survey, Nat. Environ. Res. Counc., High Cross, Madingley Rd., Cambridge CB3 0ET, UK.)---At two nests.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B710} O'Connell, M. J., et al. 1997. Nonbreeding and nests without eggs in the Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus. Ibis 139: 252--258. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Univ. Durham, South Rd., Durham DH1 3LE, UK.)---On average, 54% of nests do not contain eggs.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B710} Rogers, D. I. R., & D. W. Eades. 1997. Belly-soaking and egg-cooling behaviour in the Red-capped Plover Charadrius ruficapillus. Stilt 30: 53--54. (340 Nink's Rd., St Andrews, Vic. 3761, Australia.) {ROL#75}
{B710} Wilson, B. C., & P. D. Levesque. 1996. Egg carrying by a Mottled Duck. Southwest. Nat. 41: 444--445. (Rockefeller Wildl. Ref., 5476 Grand Chenier Hwy., Grand Chenier, LA 70643, USA.)---Anas fulvigula. {ROL#75}
{B712} Freeman-Gallant, C. R. 1997. Extra-pair paternity in monogamous and polygynous Savannah Sparrows, Passerculus sandwichensis. Anim. Behav. 53: 397--404. (Sect. Ecol. Syst., Corson Hall, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B712} Gray, E. M. 1997. Female Red-winged Blackbirds accrue material benefits from copulating with extra-pair males. Anim. Behav. 53: 625--639. (Univ. Nevada, Reno, ERS/186, 1000 Valley Rd., Reno, NV 89512-0013, USA.)---Extra-pair males allowed females to feed on territory and were aggressive to a mounted predator on female's territory.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B712} Gray, E. M. 1997. Do female Red-winged Blackbirds benefit genetically from seeking extra-pair copulations? Anim. Behav. 53: 605--623. (Univ. Nevada, Reno, ERS/186, 1000 Valley Rd., Reno, NV 89512-0013, USA.)---Agelaius phoeniceus hatch and raise more young to fledging after mating with extra-pair male.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B712} Kempenaers, B., & B. C. Sheldon*. 1997. Studying paternity and paternal care: pitfalls and problems. Anim. Behav. 53: 423--427. (*Dept. Zool., Uppsala Univ., S-752-36 Uppsala, Sweden.) {ROL#75}
{B712} Orell, M., et al. 1997. Low frequency extra-pair paternity in the Willow Tit Parus montanus as revealed by DNA fingerprinting. Ibis 139: 562--566. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Oulu, FIN--90570 Oulu, Finland.)---Less than 1% of offspring.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B714} Byrkjedall, I., et al. 1997. Mating systems and territory in Lapwings Vanellus vanellus. Ibis 139: 129--137. (Mus. Zool., Inst. Zool., Univ. Bergen, Muséplass 3, N-5007 Bergen, Norway.)---23-41% of males polygynous in Norway.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B714} Hannon, S. J., & G. Dobush. 1997. Pairing status of male Willow Ptarmigan: is polygyny costly to males? Anim. Behav. 53: 369--380. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Univ. Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E9, Can.)---Male Lagopus lagopus made polygynous experimentally had low overwinter survival.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B714} Jones, D. A., et al. 1997. The use of DNA fingerprinting to determine the possible mating system of an obligate brood parasitic bird, the Cuckoo Cuculus canorus. Ibis 139: 560--562. (H. Lisle Gibbs, Dept. Biol., McMaster Univ., Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Can.)---Females may be monogamous.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B714} Parish, D. M. B., P. S. Thompson, & J. C. Coulson. 1997. Mating systems in the Lapwing Vanellus vanellus. Ibis 139: 138--143. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Univ. Durham, South Rd., Durham DH1 3LE, UK.)---About 30% of males polygynous in the UK.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B714} Pribil, S. 1996. Tests of hypotheses for the occurrence of polygyny in territorial birds using the Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). Ph.D. dissert., Univ. Ottawa. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Can. EM: s655033@uottawa.ca)---Key assumptions and predictions of 11 hypotheses were tested in field experiments. Polygyny threshold model or sexy son hypothesis provided the most likely explanation for the occurrence of polygyny in the study population.---S.P. {ROL#75}
{B716} Booth, C. J. 1996. Ravens nesting on buildings in Orkney [Scotland]. Scottish Birds 18: 159--164. (34 High St., Kirkwall, Orkney KW 15 1AZ, UK.)---Corvus corax. {ROL#75}
{B716} Brigham, R. M., et al. 1997. Re-use of nest stumps and re-nesting by Australian Owlet-nightjars. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 107--108. Dept. Biol., Univ. Regina, Regina SK S4S 0A2, Can.)---Aegotheles cristatus. {ROL#75}
{B716} Dusi, J. L. 1997. Hog Wallow Ponds [AL] heron colony. Alabama Birdlife 43(1): 33--37. (Dept. Zool. & Wildl. Sci., Auburn Univ., AL 36849-5414, USA.)---Discusses Bubulcus ibis nest density, and deterioration of Pinus taeda as a nest substrate in a flooded setting.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{B716} Hill, G. J. E., et al. 1997. The Black Noddy breeding population at Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef: 1985-1989. Corella 21: 58--64. (Fac. Sci., NT Univ., Darwin, NT 0909, Australia.)---Nesting preferences between vegetation types for Anous minutus.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B716} Houston, C. S. 1996. Great Horned Owl nest sites in Saskatchewan. Blue Jay 54: 125--133. (863 University Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0J8, Can.)---Data on 2871 Bubo virginianus nests, natural and man-made.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{B716} Kiliaan, H. P. L. 1996. An unusual Loggerhead Shrike nest location. Blue Jay 54: 107--108. (C.W.S., 4999-98th Ave., Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3, Can.)---Lanius ludovicianus nested successfully in large pile of discarded fence wire.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{B716} Powell, A. N. 1993. Nesting habitat of Belding?s Savannah Sparrows in coastal salt marshes. Wetlands 13: 219--223. (USFWS, Natl. Wetlands Res. Ctr., 237 N. Life Sci. Bldg., San Diego State Univ., San Diego, CA 92182-0413, USA.)---Passerculus sandwichensis beldingi; estimates of nesting territory size and measurements of vegetation characteristics.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{B716} Shaw, G. 1996. Oystercatchers nesting in clear cut forestry plantations. Scottish Birds 18: 183. (Forest Enterprise, 55 Moffat Rd., Dumfries DG1 1NP, UK.)---Haematopus ostralegus. {ROL#75}
{B716} Turcotte, W. H., & M. Hutto. 1991. Nesting of the House Finch in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 21: 36--38. (240 Lowe Circle, Richland, MS 39218, USA.)---Nest description of Carpodacus mexicanus; possibly 2nd State nest record [unclear in text].---T.M. {ROL#75}
{B716} Wachob, D. G. 1996. A microclimate analysis of nest-site selection by Mountain Chickadees. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 525--533. (Dept. Zool. Physiol., Univ. Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, USA.)---Poecile gambeli. {ROL#75}
{B716} Wheelwright, N. T., et al. 1997. Nest-site selection in Savannah Sparrows: using gulls as scarecrows? Anim. Behav. 53: 197--208. (Dept. Biol., Bowdoin Coll., Brunswick, ME 04011, USA.)---Passerculus sandwichensis nesting among Larus argentatus suffered less predation from Corvus brachyrhynchos.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{B716} Yanes, M., J. Herranz, & F. Suárez. 1996. Nest microhabitat selection in larks from a European semi-arid shrub-steppe: the role of sunlight and predation. J. Arid Envts. 32: 469--478. (Dept. Ecol., Fac. Ciencias, Univ. Autonoma, E-28049, Madrid, Spain.)---Calandrella rufescens, Galerida, theklae, Spain.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{B718} Pierce, E. P. 1997. Sex roles in the monogamous Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima in Svalbard. Ibis 139: 159--169. (Zool. Mus., Univ. Oslo, Sars gate 1, N-0562 Oslo, Norway.)---Roughly equal until hatching, when female then deserts, leaving male to raise young alone.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B720} Brown, R. J., & M. N. Brown. 1997. Observations of breeding Musk Ducks Biziura lobata. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 98--100. (R.M.B. 253 Q.M.S., Manjimup, WA 6258, Australia.)---Chick feeding behaviour and male displays.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B720} Courtney, J. 1997. The juvenile food-begging calls and associated behaviour in the Lorikeets. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 61--70. ('Ashgrove', Swan Vale, via Glen Innes, NSW 2370, Australia.)---Discusses possible taxonomic implications.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B720} Dijkstra, E., J. Komdeur, & C. Dijkstra. 1997. Adoption of young in the Blackbird Turdus merula. Ibis 139: 174--175. (Hobbemaweg 2, 9761 HM Eelde, Netherlands.)---One case described.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B720} Harrison, F. 1997. Possible anti-predator behaviour in a Black-fronted Dotterel chick. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 100. (4/6 Albert St., Cranbrook, Qld. 4814, Australia.)---Elseyornis melanops chick feigned death by lying flat on back, legs raised, tongue protruding and eyes half-closed.---I.D.E {ROL#75}
{B720} Kattan, G. H. 1996. Growth and provisioning of Shiny Cowbird and House Wren host nestlings. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 434--441. (Wildl. Conserv. Soc., Apdo. 25527, Cali, Colombia.)---Molothrus bonariensis, Troglodytes aedon. {ROL#75}
{B900} Williams, P., et al. 1996. A comparison of richness hotspots, rarity hotspots, and complementary areas for conserving diversity of British birds. Conserv. Biol. 10: 155--174. (Biogeogr. & Conserv. Lab., Nat. Hist. Mus., London SW7 5BD, UK.) {ROL#75}
{B904} Bremner, D. M., & D. Macdonald. 1996. Decline of Sutherland [Scotland] rookeries. Scottish Birds 18: 248. (4 Drummuie Terr., Golspie KW10 6FZ, UK.)---Corvus.frugilegus. {ROL#75}
{B904} Bunin, J. S., I. G. Jamieson, & D. Eason. 1997. Low reproductive success of the endangered Takahe Porphyrio mantelli on offshore island refuges in New Zealand. Ibis 139: 144--151. (Dept. Zool., Univ. Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, NZ.)---Perhaps related to environmental differences between source population and areas of relocation.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{B904} Collar, N. J. 1997. The threat status of the Sidamo Lark. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 75--76. (BirdLife Int., Cambridge CB3 0NA, UK.)---Heteromirafra sidamoensis. {ROL#75}
{B904} Davis, S. K., D. C. Duncan, & M. A. Skeel. 1996. The Baird's Sparrow: status resolved. Blue Jay 54: 185--191. (Sask. Wetland Cons. Corp., Rm. 220, 2050 Cornwall St., Regina, SK S4P 2K5, Can.)---Ammodramus bairdii de-listed in 1996 as a result of studies showing it occurs more widely and in more diverse habitats than formerly believed.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{B904} Dubois, P. J., & C. Perennou. 1997. [Protection of the White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala, a threatened species.] Ornithos 4: 49--53. (LP.O./CHN, la Corderie Royale, BP 263, 17305 Rochefort Cedex, France.)---Description of French conservation scheme. (French.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{B904} Frederick, P. C., et al. 1996. Conservation of large, nomadic populations of White Ibises (Eudocimus albus) in the United States. Conserv. Biol. 10: 203--216. (Dept. Wildl. Ecol. & Conserv., P.O. Box 110430, Univ. FL, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B904} Green, A. J. 1996. Analyses of globally threatened Anatidae in relation to threats, distribution, migration patterns, and habitat use. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1435--1445. (Doñana Biol. Stn., Ave. Maria Luisa s/n, Pabellon del Peru, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.) {ROL#75}
{B904} Houston, C. S., et al. 1996. Experience with Burrowing Owl nest-boxes in Saskatchewan, with comment on decreasing range. Blue Jay 54: 136--140. (863 University Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0J8, Can.)---Despite widespread, arduous efforts installing nest-boxes, which have been successfully used, Speotyto cunicularia population continues rapid decline, probably due to biocides and other factors.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{B904} Jolivet, C. 1997. [Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax still declining in France in 1996.] Ornithos 4: 73--77. (LP.O., Corderie Royale, BP 263, 17305 Rochefort Cedex, France.)---1247-1398 pairs in 1995, 1087-1256 in 1996. Species on verge of extinction in open cultivated plains. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{B904} Peterson, M. J., & N. J. Silvy. 1996. Reproductive stages limiting productivity of the endangered Attwater?s Prairie Chicken. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1264--1276. (Dept. Wildl. Fish. Sci., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX 77843, USA.)---Compares reproductive success of Tympanuchus cupido attwateri to that of nonendangered Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus.---G.M.C. {ROL#75}
{B904} Simmons, R. E. 1996. Population declines, viable breeding areas, and management options for flamingos in Southern Africa. Conserv. Biol. 10: 504--514. (Ornithol. Sec., Min. Environ. & Tourism, Private Bag 13306, Windhoek, Namibia, S. Africa.)---Phoenicopterus ruber, Phoenicopterus minor. {ROL#75}
{B904} Taylor, P. 1996. Apparent decline of migrant Common Nighthawks near Pinawa, Manitoba. Blue Jay 54: 35--38. (Box 597, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0, Can.)---Chordeiles minor. {ROL#75}
{B906} Báldi, A., G. Csorba, & Z. Korsós. 1995. Setting priorities for the conservation of terrestrial vertebrates in Hungary. Stud. Nat. No. 6., 59 pp. (Hungarian Mus. Nat. Hist., Baross u. 13, Budapest, H-1088 Hungary.)---The Millsap et al. system (Wildl. Monogr. 111, 1990) was modified to better fit Hungarian conditions. All amphibian, reptilian, mammalian and avian (269) taxa have been scored and ranked. (Hungarian, Engl. summ.)---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{B906} Ball, I. J., T. E. Martin, & J. K. Ringelman. 1994. Conservation of nongame birds and waterfowl: conflict or complement? Trans. N. Am. Wildl. Nat. Resour. Conf. 59: 337--347. (Montana Coop. Wildl. Res. Unit, USGS/BRD, Univ. Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B906} Stangel, P. W. 1996. Partners in Flight: Proactive conservation for Neotropical migratory birds and their habitats. Bird Obs. (Massachusetts) 24: 79--85. (C/O BOEM, P.O. Box 236, Arlington, MA 02174, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B908} Hagan, J. M., M. Vander Haegen, & P. S. McKinley. 1996. The early development of forest fragmentation effects on birds. Conserv. Biol. 10: 188--202. (Manomet Obs., P.O. Box 1770, Manomet, MA 02345, USA.)---Outline computer simulation model using Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) as an example.---G.M.C. {ROL#75}
{B908} King, D. I., C. R. Griffin, & R. M. Degraaf. 1996. Effects of clearcutting on habitat use and reproductive success of the Ovenbird in forested landscapes. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1380--1386. (Dept. For. Wildl. Manage., Univ. Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.)---Seiurus aurocapillus. {ROL#75}
{B908} Watson, A. 1996. Human induced increases of Carrion Crows and gulls on Cairngorms plateaux. Scottish Birds 18: 205--213. (? Inst. Terrestrial Ecol., Hill of Brathens, Glassel, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4BY, UK.)---Corvus corone and Larus spp. in Scotland.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{B908} Weston, M. A. 1997. Disturbance of Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos by motor-boats. Stilt 30: 50--51. (28 Craig Rd., Donvale, Vic. 3111, Australia.)---Not habituated to regular river traffic.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{B908} Wigley, T. B., & T. H. Roberts. 1994. A review of wildlife changes in southern bottomland hardwoods due to forest management practices. Wetlands 14: 41--48. (Natl. Counc. Paper Industry Air & Stream Improvement, Inc., Dept. Aquacult., Fish. Wildl., Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC 29634-0362, USA.)---A brief overview of the impact of forest management on birds.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{B910 Brittingham, M. C., & S. A. Temple. 1996. Vegetation around parasitized and non-parasitized nests within deciduous forest. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 406--413. (Sch. For. Resour., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA 16802, USA.)---Hosts nesting within small forest openings may be particularly vulnerable to Molothrus ater; management should be landscape-level with maintenance of large areas of contiguous forest.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{B910} Batzer, D. P., F. De Szalay, & V. H. Resh. 1997. Opportunistic response of a benthic midge (Diptera: Chironomidae) to management of California seasonal wetlands. Environ. Entomol. 26: 215--222. (Dept Entomol., Univ. Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA.)---Dabbling ducks feed on midges and their predatory insects in managed habitat.---R.G.T. {ROL#75}
{B910} Johnson, D. H., et al. 1994. Influence of waterfowl management on nongame birds: the North Dakota experience. Trans. N. Am. Wildl. Nat. Resour. Conf. 59: 293--302. (USGS/BRD, North. Prairie Wildl. Res. Ctr., 8711-37th St. SE, Jamestown, ND 58401-7317, USA.) {ROL#75}
{B910} Muzinic, J. 1994. [A preliminary national inventory of wetlands in Croatia.] Troglodytes 7: 5--13. (Zavod za ornitologiju HAZU, Ilirski trg 9, Zagreb, Croatia.)---30 sites covering 116,423 ha are inventoried and mapped. 13 sites are inland, 10 on the Adriatic coast, and 7 on islands. 14 are important bird areas, 6 under national protection, and 4 are Ramsar sites. (Croatian, Engl. summ.)---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{B910} Reynolds, R. E., et al. 1994. Conservation reserve program: benefit for grassland birds of the Northern Plains. Trans. N. Am. Wildl. Nat. Resour. Conf. 59: 328--336. (USFWS, 1500 Capitol Ave., Bismark, ND 58501, USA.)---Grass cover planted as a result of the 1985 and 1990 U.S. Farm Bills has substantially benefitted some birds (e.g., Calamospiza melanocorys, Ammodramus savannarum) that nest in North Dakota and South Dakota.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{B912} Cannon, J. R. 1996. Whooping Crane recovery: A case study in public and private cooperation in the conservation of endangered species. Conserv. Biol. 10: 813--821. (Grad. Progr. Sustainable Dev. & Conserv. Biol., Univ. Maryland, 1201 Zool.-Psychol. Build., College Park, MD 20742, USA.)---Grus americana. {ROL#75}
{B912} Mathevet, R. 1997. [Status of Purple Gallinule Porphyrio porphyrio in Southern France.] Ornithos 4: 28--34. (Marais du Vigueirat, 13104 Mas Thibert, France.)---Dramatic increase from beginning of 1990's. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{B912} Seddon, P. J., & R. F. Maloney. 1996. Reintroduction of Houbara Bustards into central Saudi Arabia: a summary of results between 1991 and 1996. Phoenix 13: 14--16. (Nat. Wildl. Res. Ctr., P.O. Box 1086, Taif, Saudi Arabia.)---Chlamydotis undulata macqueenii. {ROL#75}
{B912} Takekawa, J. Y., et al. 1994. Restoration of Lesser Snow Geese to East Asia: a North Pacific Rim Conservation Project. Trans. N. Am. Wildl. Nat. Resour. Conf. 59: 132--145. (USFWS, 6924 Tremont Rd., Dixon, CA 95620, USA.)---Chen caerulescens caerulescens. {ROL#75}
{B912} Wolf, C. M., et al. 1996. Avian and mammalian translocations: Update and reanalysis of 1987 survey data. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1142--1154. (Dept. Zool., 430 Lincoln Dr., Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA.)---Evaluate the success of translocation programs for various species.---G.M.C. {ROL#75}
{C102} Hollmén, T., et al. 1996. Description of an epizootic in eider ducklings from the Gulf of Finland. Suomen Riista 42: 31--39. (Fac. Vet. Med., Helsinki Univ., P.O. Box 17, FIN-00014, Helsinki, Finland.)---Somateria mollissima. (Finnish, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{C104} Darolová, A., H. Hoi, & B. Schleicher. 1997. The effect of ectoparasite nest load on the breeding biology of the Penduline Tit Remiz pendulinus. Ibis 139: 115--120. (Inst. Zool., Slovak Acad. Sci., Dúbravská cesta 9, SK-842 06 Bratislava, Slovakia.)---Mite load important in mate choice but no adverse effect on reproductive success.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C104} Santos Alves, M. A. 1997. Effects of ectoparasites on the Sand Martin Riparia riparia nestlings. Ibis 139: 494--496. (Dept. Biol. & Molecular Sci., Univ. Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK.)---Experimental removal of parasites increased nestling mass.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C104} Tarof, S. A., B. J. Stutchbury, & G. F. Bennett. 1997. Low infection prevalence of blood parasites in Hooded Warblers. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 75--78. (Dept. Biol., York Univ., North York, ON M3J 1P3, Can.)---Mean intensity of 4 parasite types of 8.4/100 fields for combined age- and sex-classes for 112 Wilsonia citrina. {ROL#75}
{C304} Brewster, C. A. 1996. Influx of Common Quails Coturnix coturnix to Sefhare area of eastern Botswana in April and May 1995. Babbler 31: 22. (Priv. Bag 0024, Bobonong, Botswana.)---After heavy local rain Feb--May 1995.---N.J.S. {ROL#75}
{C304} Brewster, C. A. 1996. Summary of category B records. Babbler 3l: 32--41. (Botswana Bird Club, P. 0. Box 71, Gaborone, Botswana.)---Lists occurrences of near-rarities.---N.J.S. {ROL#75}
{C304} Dowsett, R.J., & A. Moore. 1997. Swamp warblers Acrocephalus gracilirostris and Acrocephalus rufescens at Lake Chad, Nigeria. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 48--51. (194 rue de Bois de Breux, B-4020 Jupille, Liége, Belgium.)---Describes present status.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{C304} Hazevoet, C. J. 1997. On a record of the Wattled Crane Bugeranus carunculatus from Guinea-Bissau. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 56--59. (Univ. Amsterdam, P.O. Box 94766, 1090 GT Amsterdam, Netherlands.)---26 March 1948 by Major Ferreira.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{C304} Randall, R. 1996. Redheaded Quelea Quelea erythrops along the Kwando. Babbler 31: 23. (Priv. Bag K14, Kasane, Botswana.) {ROL#75}
{C304} Tyler, S. J., & J. Tyler. 1996. Finfoots Podica senegalensis on the Marico River. Babbler 31: 29--30. (Dept. Anim. Health & Production, Priv. Bag 0032, Gaborone, Botswana.) {ROL#75}
{C308} Bird, P. R. 1997. Mammals and birds of the Mount Napier State Park. Vic. Nat. 114: 52--66. (Priv. Bag 105, Hamilton, Vic. 3300, Australia.)---113 species over 20 years from SW Victoria reserve.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Borella, M. C., & M. Borella. 1997. Square-tailed Kite breeding near Ararat, Victoria. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 157--158. (RMB 1510, Ararat, Vic. 3377, Australia.)---Supports conjecture that Lophoictinia isura is a spring breeding migrant in western Vic.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Brothers, N. P., D. Pemberton, & I. J. Skira. 1997. Seabird Islands No. 235: Beagle Island, Furneaux Group, Tasmania. Corella 21: 94--96. (Pks. Wildl. Serv., P.O. Box 44A, Hobart, Tas. 7001, Australia.)---Describes island, seabirds and factors affecting their status.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Brothers, N. P., D. Pemberton, & I. J. Skira. 1997. Seabird Islands No. 234: Rum Island, Furneaux Group, Tasmania. Corella 21: 92--93. (Pks. Wildl. Serv., P.O. Box 44A, Hobart, Tas. 7001, Australia.)---Describes island, seabirds and factors affecting their status.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Collins, P., & R. Jessop. 1997. The occurrence of three species of shearwater at Broome, North-western Australia. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 94--96. (P.O. Box 97, Cowes, Vic. 3922, Australia.)---Hand specimen confirmation of Calonectris leucomelas, Puffinus pacificus and Puffinus huttoni.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Collins, P., & R. Jessop. 1997. Little Terns Sterna albifrons in the West Kimberley division of Western Australia. Stilt 30: 26--31. (P.O. Box 97, Cowes, Vic. 3922, Australia.)---Important roost sites and first confirmed breeding record for region.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Crawford, D. N. 1997. Wader census from Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, 1970 to 1972. Stilt 30: 32--34. (1 Arabana St., Aranda, ACT 2614, Australia.)---Weekly counts of beach and saline swamp.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Dobbs, K. A. L., et al. 1997. Birds of Milman Island. Corella 21: 37--43. (Inst. Mar. Life Sci., Texas A&M Univ., 4700 Ave. U. Bldg. 303, Galveston, TX 77551 USA.)---Significant rest stop for migratory and Australian-breeding non-seabird species.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Fitri, L. L., & H. A. Ford. 1997. Status, habitat and social organisation of the Hooded Robin Melanodryas cucullata in the New England Region of New South Wales. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 142--155. (Lab. Psychol. Ethol., Univ. Paris, X 200, Ave. République, 92001 Nanterre Cedex, France.)---Includes discussion of apparent population decline.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Gosper, C. R., & J. Baker. 1997. Notes on the birds of Nadgee, particularly the Striated Fieldwren Calamanthus fuliginosus. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 111--125. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Univ. Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.)---Total census plus density estimates, habitat and behaviour observations for threatened species.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Harrison, F., & M. Lewis. 1997. Swamp Harriers breeding in North Queensland. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 102--103. (4/6 Albert St., Cranbrook, Qld. 4814, Australia.)---Extension of Circus approximans breeding range.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Harrison, F. 1997. The status of Marsh Sandpipers Tringa stagnatilis in North Queensland, Australia. Stilt 30: 51. (4/6 Albert St., Cranbrook, Qld. 4814, Australia.)---Reports large flock at one significant site.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Hobcraft, D., & D. J. James. 1997. Records of the Grass Owl from southern New South Wales. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 91--93. (Taronga Zoo, P.O. Box 20, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia.)---Only 3 acceptable records of Tyto capensis from southern NSW.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Hobcroft, D. 1997. Sooty Owl Tyto tenebricosa at Eungella National Park and Kroombit Tops, Queensland. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 103--104. (Taronga Zoo, P.O. Box 20, Mosman, NSW 2088, Australia.)---Northward extension of known range.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Houston, W., & A. Mitchell. 1997. A fifteen month survey of wader and tern numbers from Corio Bay, Central Queensland, Australia. Stilt 30: 16--22. (7 Hopkins St., Rockhampton, Qld. 4701, Australia.)---Species composition, abundance and roosting site preferences.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Lane, S. G. 1997. Short-tailed Shearwater Puffinus tenuirostris on Muttonbird Island, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Corella 21: 98. (66 Fairview Rd., Moonee via Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Australia.)---Unsuccessful breeding attempts on most northerly island where this species recorded nesting.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Minton, C. 1997. Breeding season census of Pied Oystercatchers in Corner Inlet, Victoria. Stilt 30: 35--38. (165 Dalgetty Rd., Beaumaris, Vic. 3193, Australia.)---Possibly largest breeding concentration and most important location for non-breeding birds in Australia.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} O'Neill, P., & R. Channels. 1997. Seabird Islands No. 233: Creek Rock, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. Corella 21: 90--91. (Qld. Dept. Environ., P.O. Box 3130, Rockhampton Shopping Fair, Rockhampton, Qld. 4701, Australia.)---Describes island, seabirds and factors affecting their status.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C308} Singor, M. J. C. 1997. Waders of the Creery Wetlands and adjacent mudflats, Western Australia. Stilt 30: 39--48. (15 Jacqueline Dr., Thornlie, WA 6108, Australia.)---Annotated list of 27 species covering habitat, numbers and seasonality.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C310} Argeloo, M., & A. W. J. Meijer. 1997. [Balearic Woodchat Shrike near Voorhout in June 1993.] Dutch Birding 19: 65--67. (Wageweg 52, 1811 MK Alkmaar, Netherlands.)---Lanius senator badius, second record for Netherlands. (Dutch, Engl. summ.)---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Aymi, R., & X. Jiménez. 1997. Red-eyed Vireo at Taragona, Spain, in October 1995. Dutch Birding 19: 16--17. (Mus. Zool., Apartat 593, Parc de la Ciotadella, 08080 Barcelona, Spain.)---Vireo olivaceus olivaceus found dead, first record for Spain.---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Bircham, P. M. M., & W. J. Jordan. 1997. A consideration of some of the changes in distribution of "common birds" as revealed by The New Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland. Ibis 139: 183--186. (The Physiol. Lab., Downing St., Cambridge CB2 3EG, UK.)---Differences in methodologies suggest caution in comparing new atlas with previous edition.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C310} Bohning-Gaese, K., & H. G. Bauer. 1996. Changes in species abundance, distribution, and diversity in a central European bird community. Conserv. Biol. 10: 175--187. (Abt. f. Verhaltensphysiol., Beim Kupferhammer 8, D 72070 Tubingen, Germany.) {ROL#75}
{C310} Crewe, M. 1996. The BTO/JNCC/RSPB breeding bird survey. Suffolk Birds 45: 7--15. (29A Quilter Rd., Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7JJ, UK.)---Analyses results for Suffolk---N.J.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Dijkhuizen, J., & A. W. J. Meijer. 1997. [White-throated Robin in Berkheide in June 1995.] Dutch Birding 19: 14--16. (Bestevaerweg 37, 2225 PB Katwijk, Netherlands.)---Irania gutturalis, second record for Netherlands. (Dutch, Engl. summ.)---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Donald, P. F., et al. 1996. Numbers, distribution and habitat associations of Corn Buntings on the Outer Hebrides and Tiree [Scotland] in 1995. Scottish Birds 18: 170--181. (BTO, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU, UK.)---Miliaria calandra. {ROL#75}
{C310} Dulau, S. 1997. [Wintering of Richard's Pipit Anthus richardi in south-western France.] Ornithos 4: 90--91. (12 rue des Glycines, 37270 Athée-sur-Cher, France.)---In 1995-96 and 1996-97. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C310} Duquet, M. 1997. [Influx of Slavonian Grebes Podiceps auritus in France in February and March 1996.] Ornithos 4: 41--43. (rue des Champs des Gardes, 34230 Vendémian, France.)---About 600 birds outside usual winter distribution. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C310} Ebels, E. B. 1997. [Balearic Woodchat Shrike at Knardijk in June 1993.] Dutch Birding 19: 64--65. (Lessinglaan 11--2, 3533 AN Utrecht, Netherlands.)---Lanius senator badius, first record for Netherlands. (Dutch, Engl. summ.)---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Editorial Committee, Suffolk Birds. 1996. The 1995 Suffolk bird report. Suffolk Birds 45: 28--158. (ed. Crewe, M. D., 29A Quilter Rd., Felixstowe, IP11 7JJ, UK.)---Annotated checklist---N.J.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Ericson, P. G. P. 1997. Swedish records of the eastern Palearctic Hoopoe subspecies Upupa epops saturata. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 19--26. (P.O. Box 50007, S-104 05, Stockholm, Sweden.)---Uses modern optical techniques to quantify colors to reduce subjectivity.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{C310} Forrester, R. W. 1996. Amendments to the Scottish List. Scottish Birds 18: 129--131. (31 Argyle Terr., Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0BD, UK.)---Scottish Birds Records Comm. report.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C310} Gill, J. A., A. R. Watkinson, & W. J. Sutherland. 1997. Causes of the redistribution of Pink-footed Geese Anser brachyrhynchus in Britain. Ibis 139: 497--503. (Sch. Biol. Sci., Univ. East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK.)---Perhaps due to changing availability of sugar beet litter in agricultural fields. {ROL#75}
{C310} Gordon, P. R., & D. Clugston. 1996. Records of species recorded in Scotland on 5 or fewer occasions. Scottish Birds 18: 132--143. (Secretary, SBRC, 31 Argyle Terr., Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0BD, UK.)---The acceptable records of rare Scottish species.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C310} Greenwood, J. D., R. J. Fuller, & D. W. Gibbons. 1997. Assessing changes in distribution from atlas data: reply to Bircham and Jordan. Ibis 139: 186--189. (British Trust for Ornithol., The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU, UK.)---Reply to Ibis 139: 183--186.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C310} Kerbiriou, C., I. Le Viol, & B. Cadiou. 1997. [A Leach's Petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa found in a Storm Petrel Hydrobates pelagicus colony in Brittany, France.] Ornithos 4: 88--90. (Ctr. Ornithol. 29242, Île d'Ouessant, France.)---Found in a gull pellet. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C310} Kjellén, N. 1997. Skuas on the Eurasian tundra; relative occurrence of species, ages and colour phases. Ibis 139: 282--288. (Dept. Anim. Ecol., Univ. Lund, Ecol. Bldg., S--223 62 Lund, Sweden.)---52% Stercorarius pomarinus, 38% Stercorarius longicaudus, and 10% Stercorarius parasiticus.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C310} Klinge, F., F. Buissink, & E. B. Ebels*. 1997. [Cretzschmar's Bunting on Ameland in May 1994.] Dutch Birding 19: 8--11. (*Lessinglaan 11--2, 3533 AN Utrecht, Netherlands.)---Emberiza caesia, second record for Netherlands. (Dutch, Engl. summ.)---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} McGhie, H. A., & S. A. Moran. 1996. Probable first breeding record of Brambling in Britain represented in a museum collection. Scottish Birds 18: 248--249. (8 Queen St., Mytholmroyd, W. Yorks HX7 5HN, UK.)---Fringilla montifringilla. {ROL#75}
{C310} Michelat, D. 1997. [The breeding of Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus in France in 1993.] Ornithos 4: 35--40. (Grande Rue, 25650 Montbenoit, France.)---97-134 pairs mapped during common vole Microtus arvalis plague. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C310} Mikuska, J., & T. Mikuska. 1994. Results of mid-winter waterfowl counts in Croatia during 1989. Troglodytes 7: 15--53. (Gunduliceva 19-a, 54000 Osijek, Croatia.)---Data for 32 species; occurrence of 22 species is shown on maps within the European UTM grid system. (Croatian, Engl. summ.)---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{C310} Odin, N. 1996. An analysis of the occurrence of Wren, Dunnock and Reed Bunting at Landguard Point, Suffolk. Suffolk Birds 45: 16--21. (Landguard Bird Obs., Viewpoint Rd., Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 8TW, UK.)---Troglodytes troglodytes, Prunella modularis, and Emberiza schoeniclus. {ROL#75}
{C310} Olioso, G. 1997. [White-headed Long-tailed Tits Aegithalos caudatus in France.] Ornithos 4: 46--48. (Le Mail, 26230 Grignan, France.)---Race europaeus. (French, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{C310} Orsini, P. 1997. [Wintering of Wryneck Jynx torquilla in continental France.] Ornithos 4: 21--27. (Mus. d'Hist. Nat., 113 bd Maréchal Leclerc, 83000 Toulon, France.)---Departments bordering Mediterranean Sea account for 90% of records. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C310} Pennie, I. D. 1996. Cormorants on Handa [Scotland]. Scottish Birds 18: 191. (Badcall, Scourie, Sutherland, UK.)---Phalacrocorax carbo, history.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C310} Picozzi, N., D. C. Catt, & R. P. Cummins. 1996. Breeding waders in the Cairngorms Straths ESA in 1995. Scottish Birds 18: 197--204. (Inst. Terrestrial Ecol., Hill of Brathens, Glassel, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4BY, UK.)---Environmentally Sensitive Area in Scotland.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C310} Purger, J. J. 1987. Materials on ornit[h]ofauna of the Kucaj mountains (East Serbia). Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. Belgrade B. 42: 119--127. (Dept. Ecol. & Zoogeogr., Janus Pannonius Univ., Pécs, Ifjúság u. 6, H-7601 Hungary.) (Croatian, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{C310} Purger, J. J. 1990. On [the] state of Rock Bunting, Emberiza cia cia L., 1766, in Vojvodina [Yugoslavia]. Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. Belgrade B. 45: 169--170. (Dept. Ecol. & Zoogeogr., Janus Pannonius Univ., Pécs, Ifjúság u. 6, H-7601 Hungary.)---Transient in spring and fall in N. Yugoslavia. (Croatian, Engl. summ.)---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{C310} Purger, J. J. 1989. Present range of Black Redstart, Phoenicurus ochruros gibraltariensis (Gmelin, 1789), in Vojvodina [Yugoslavia] and surrounding areas. Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. Belgrade B. 43/44: 175--183. (Dept. Ecol. & Zoogeogr., Janus Pannonius Univ., Pécs, Ifjúság u. 6, H-7601 Hungary.) (Serbo-Croatian, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{C310} Samwald, O., & G. Lukac. 1994. New data on the occurrence and breeding of the Little Tern in Austria and Croatia. Troglodytes 7: 65--68. (Muhlbreiten Str. 61, A-8280 Fürstenfeld, Austria.)---Sterna albifrons. (Croatian, Engl. summ.) {ROL#75}
{C310} Sangster, G., et al. 1997. Dutch avifaunal list: taxonomic changes in 1977-97. Dutch Birding 19: 21--28. (Nieuwe Rijn 27, 2312 JD Leiden, Netherlands.)---Includes specific recognition of Puffinus mauretanicus, Phoenicopterus roseus, Cygnus bewickii, Anser serrirostris, Branta hrota, Branta nigricans, Melanitta americana, Melanitta deglandi, Chlamydotis macqueenii, Acrocephalus tangorum, Phylloscopus orientalis, Phylloscopus brehmii, Lanius pallidirostris, Corvus cornix and Dendroica auduboni. ---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} van de Laar, H., & E. B. Ebels*. 1997. [Hawk Owl at Brunssum in April 1995.] Dutch Birding 19: 11--14. (*Lessinglaan 11--2, 3533 AN Utrecht, Netherlands.)---Surnia ulula ulula, second record for Netherlands. (Dutch, Engl. summ.)---G.S. {ROL#75}
{C310} Yésou, P. 1997. [Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus breeding in France, 1965-1996.] Ornithos 4: 54--62. (O.N.C., 53 rue Russeil, 44000 Nantes, France.)---First nesting in 1965; 682-793 pairs in 1996. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C312} Mellink, E., E. Palacios, & S. González. 1997. Non-breeding waterbirds of the delta of the Río Colorado, Mèxico. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 113--123. (Ctr. Invest. Cient. Educ. Superior Ensenada, B.C. Apdo. Post. 2732, Ensenada, Baja CA, Mèxico.)---Largest numbers during winter, over 100,000; shorebirds dominate with Calidris mauri comprising 70%.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C316} Al Saghier, O., & R. F. Porter. 1996. Aden wetlands--Yemen. Phoenix 13: 4. (BirdLife Int., Wellbrook Ct., Girton Rd., Cambridge CB3 0NA, UK.)---One of the most important areas for waterfowl in southern Arabia.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C316} Eriksen, J. 1996. Pratincole--a new breeding bird in Oman. Oman Bird News 19: 3. (P.O. Box 36, Sultan Qaboos Univ. 123, Oman.)---Glareola pratincola. {ROL#75}
{C316} James, D. 1996. Bonelli's Eagle breeds in the Riyadh suburbs. Phoenix 13: 24. (Y Gat, Llechryd, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 2NR, UK.)---Hieraaetus fasciatus near human habitation, Saudi Arabia.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C316} Jennings, M. C. 1996. Sharawrah--a town in the Empty Quarter. Phoenix 13: 3--4. (1 Warners Farm, Warners Drove, Somersham, Cambs. PE17 3HW, UK.)---Limited avian colonisation of relatively new, isolated town, Saudi Arabia.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C316} Jennings, M. C. 1996. The Bald Ibis in Arabia. Phoenix 13: 12. (1 Warners Farm, Warners Drove, Somersham, Cambs. PE17 3HW, UK.)---Speculation on possible breeding of Geronticus eremita.--P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C316} Nation, B. 1996. Skylarks displaying in Qatar. Phoenix 13: 2. (96 Home St., Winnipeg R3G IW9, Can.)---Alauda arvensis, potential breeder.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C316} Newton, S. F., & A. H. Al Suhaibani. 1996. Survey of summer breeding seabirds in the Saudi Arabian Red Sea. Phoenix 13: 5 -6. (Glenbeg, Kindlestown Hill, Delgany, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.) {ROL#75}
{C316} Yahya, H. S. A., & M. Salamah. 1996. The Asir Magpie: results of recent field surveys. Phoenix 13: 13--14. (NCWCD, P.O. Box 61681, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.)---Pica pica asirensis, Saudi Arabian endemic.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C318} Attwell, J., & P. Sherrington. 1996. A Brambling at Claresholm, Alberta during winter 1993--1994. Blue Jay 54: 85--88. (Box 2015, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0, Can.)---Fringilla montifringilla; 2nd Provincial record.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Bennett, L. 1996. Whimbrels in the Taber [Alberta] area. Blue Jay 54: 77--81. (Box 4725, Taber, AB T1G 2E1, Can.)---Rare inland, Numenius phaeopus recorded each May 1980--95 with counts of 30--215.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Cassady, J. 1997. Mew Gulls in Michigan City. Indiana Audubon Q. 75: 120--123. (915 E. Beardsly, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA.)---Identification and summary of occurrences of Larus canus brachyrhynchus along Indiana?s Lake Michigan shoreline.---J.S.C. {ROL#75}
{C318} Davis, W. M., et al. 1991. Photographic documentation and new sites for the Common Black-headed Gull in Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 21: 33--34. (308 Lewis Ln., Oxford, MS 38655, USA.)---Summary of occurrence of Larus ridibundus.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Davis, W. M., et al. 1992. Prairie Falcon: first documented record in Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 22: 17--19. (308 Lewis Ln., Oxford, MS 38655, USA.)---Falco mexicanus. {ROL#75}
{C318} Davis, W. M. 1990. A Ruddy Shelduck shot in Panola County, Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 20: 2--3. (308 Lewis Ln., Oxford, MS 38655, USA.)---Possible wild Tadorna ferruginea.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Dinsmore, S. J., & J. Sinclair. 1996. Bullock's Oriole at Red Rock Reservoir [IA]. Iowa Bird Life 66: 137. (4024 Arkansas Dr., Ames, IA 50014, USA.)---Icterus bullockii, 2nd Iowa record.---J.J.D. {ROL#75}
{C318} Drennen, D. J. 1997. Nesting of Eurasian Collared-Doves (Streptopelia decaocto) in Barbour County, Alabama. Alabama Birdlife 43(1): 1--7. (323 Cherry St., Eufaula, AL 36027, USA.)---1st published nesting data for state. Data from 16 nests from 1994--1996 provided.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C318} Duncan, R. A. 1996. First Alabama record of California Gull (Larus californicus). Alabama Birdlife 42(2): 12--14. (614 Fairpoint Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C318} Dusi, J. L., & R. D. Dusi. 1997. An annotated bird list for Horseshoe Bend National Military Park [AL]. Alabama Birdlife 43(1): 24--32. (Dept. Zool. & Wildl. Sci., Auburn Univ., AL 36849-5414, USA.)---Annotated and seasonal check-list on 77 species.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C318} Eitniear, J. C., & T. Rueckle. 1995. Successful nesting of the White-collared Seedeater in Zapata County, Texas. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 20--22. (Ctr. Study Trop. Birds, Inc., 218 Conway Dr., San Antonio, TX 78209, USA.)---1st record of Sporophila torqueola sharpei breeding in Texas in many yrs.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C318} Hall, G. A. 1996. Supplement IV to the list of West Virginia birds. Redstart 63: 41--44. (P.O. Box 6045, W. Virginia Univ., Morgantown, WV 26506-6045, USA.)---Plegadis falcinellus, Dendrocygna autumnalis, Chen rossii, Himantopus mexicanus, Larus pipixcan, Xema sabini, Ixoreus naevius, Carduelis hornemanni, and Tryngites subruficollis added to the State list.---G.A.H. {ROL#75}
{C318} Harris, W. C. 1996. 54th annual Saskatchewan Christmas bird count---1995. Blue Jay 54: 7--30. (350 Cheadle St. W., Swift Current, SK S9H 4G3, Can.)---Details for 86 counts in southern ? of province. Species recorded for 1st time: Melanerpes lewis, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, Pheucticus ludovicianus.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Haynie, C. B. 1995. Texas Bird Records Committee report for 1994. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 30--41. (2912 Conejos Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76116, USA.)---No new species added; state list remains at 590.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C318} Herbert, N., & D. R. Simons. 1991. Trumpeter Swan in Bolivar county, Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 21: 29--32. (Rt. 2., Box 146, Shaw, MS 38773, USA.)---1st State record for Cygnus buccinator.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Hodges, M. F., Jr., et al. 1990. First documented record of Sabine?s Gull in Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 20: 4--5. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.)---2nd State record of Xema sabini.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Hudon, J., & P. Sherrington. 1996. The first record of the Marbled Murrelet for Alberta is of the Asiatic form. Blue Jay 54: 39. (12845-102 Ave., Edmonton, AB T5N 0M6, Can.)---Brachyramphus perdix found dead 2 Jul 1994, Saskatoon Lake; photo and skeleton.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Koes, R. F. 1996. White-winged Dove in Thompson, Manitoba. Blue Jay 54: 67--69. (135 Rossmere Cr., Winnipeg, MB R2K 0G1, Can.)---Zenaida asiatica; 1st record for Northern Great Plains.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Olcott, S. 1996. Attempted Yellow-crowned Night-Heron nesting at Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area, West Virginia. Redstart 63: 122--123. (1304 Goose Run Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554, USA.)---1st known for the State by an apparently unmated Nyctanassa violacea.---G.A.H. {ROL#75}
{C318} Parsons, E., & J. Parsons. 1996. Wintering of a Yellow-rumped Warbler at Lethbridge, Alberta. Blue Jay 54: 105--107. (1701 Ashgrove Rd., Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M3, Can.)---Unlikely occurrence and survival of Dendroica coronata, Dec 1995--Mar 1996.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Pollock, J. 1996. A possible sighting of an Eskimo Curlew. Blue Jay 54: 104--105. (Box 353, Whitewood, SK S0G 5C0, Can.)---Unsubstantiated observation of a Numenius borealis 20 May 1996, Kipling, Saskatchewan.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Robertson, D. G., et al. 1997. Distribution of autumn-staging Lesser Snow Geese on the northeast coastal plain of Alaska. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 124--134. (Alaska Sci. Ctr., 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, AK 99503, USA.)---Chen caerulescens caerulescens. {ROL#75}
{C318} Rupert, J. R., & T. Brush. 1996. Red-breasted Merganser, Mergus serrator, nesting in southern Texas. Southwest. Nat. 41: 199--200. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX 78559, USA.)---Southernmost reported nesting, at least in North America.---J.J.D. {ROL#75}
{C318} Sabine, N. 1996. Bald Eagles wintering along the Des Moines River, Iowa. J. Iowa Acad. Sci. 103: 29--33. (Div. Nat. Sci. & Math., Indiana Univ. East, Richmond, IN 47374, USA.)---Haliaeetus leucocephalus. {ROL#75}
{C318} Sargent, R. R., & M. B. Sargent. 1996. Buff-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia yucatanensis) first banding in Alabama. Alabama Birdlife 42(2): 2--7. (7570 Mack Hicks Rd., Trussville, AL 35173, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C318} Sargent, R. R., M. B. Sargent, D. J. Berger, & D. G. Berger. 1996. Green Violet-ear Hummingbird (Colibri thalassinus) first record for Alabama. Alabama Birdlife 42(2): 7--10. (7570 Mack Hicks Rd., Trussville, AL 35173, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C318} Schiefer, T. L., Ed. 1992. Birds around the State: January--December 1991. Mississippi Kite 22: 20--42. (Dept. Entomol., P.O. Box 9775, Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.)---2nd Mississippi records for Cygnus buccinator and Branta bernicla.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Schiefer, T. L., & M. F. Hodges, Jr. 1990. First inland sighting of Gull-billed Tern in Mississippi. Mississippi Kite 20: 6--7. (Dept. Entomol., P.O. Box 9775, Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.)---Sterna nilotica sighted 360 km inland from Gulf of Mexico.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Schiefer, T. L., Ed. 1990. Birds around the State: December 1988--December 1989. Mississippi Kite 20: 8--30. (Dept. Entomol., P.O. Box 9775, Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.)---1st Mississippi record for Charadrius montanus, 2nd State record for Puffinus griseus.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Schiefer, T. L., Ed. 1991. Birds around the State: January--December 1990. Mississippi Kite 21: 7--27. (Dept. Entomol., P.O. Box 9775, Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.)---1st Mississippi record for Cygnus buccinator; 2nd record for Myiarchus cinerascens.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C318} Shepherd, W. M., & K. G. Smith. 1996. Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) in Arkansas in January with comments on winter occurrence in North America. Southwest. Nat. 41: 194--195. (AR Nat. Heritage Comm., 1500 Tower Bldg., 323 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C318} Waldon, B. 1996. Possible sighting of Eskimo Curlews (Numenius borealis). Blue Jay 54: 123--124. (Box 338, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, Can.)---Unsubstantiated observation of 3 birds in SW Manitoba, 15 May 1996.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Walley, W. J., & C. F. Clyde. 1996. Occurrence and breeding of the Eastern Screech-Owl north of the Riding Mountains, Manitoba. Blue Jay 54: 89--100. (222 Bossons Ave., Dauphin, MB R7N 0R2, Can.)---Ca. 50 records of Otus asio 1971--93, extend the known range some 70 km northwards; includes nesting behavior, food habits, color phase.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C318} Wilcox, D. 1997. Golden-crowned Sparrow in Hamilton County. Iowa Bird Life 67: 30. (3575 Saratoga Ave., Jewell, IA 50130, USA.)---Zonotrichia atricapilla, 2nd Iowa record.---J.J.D. {ROL#75}
{C318} Zwank, P. J., et al. 1996. Wintering Bald Eagle populations and behavior in the middle Rio Grande Basin, New Mexico. Southwest. Nat. 41: 149--154. (USGS/BRD, Coop. Fish & Wildl. Res. Unit, New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA.)---Haliaeetus leucocephalus. {ROL#75}
{C324} Olsen, J. 1997. Notes on Sandford's Sea-Eagle Haliaeetus sandfordi and other raptors in the Solomon Islands. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 81--86. (Appl. Ecol. Res. Group, Fac. Educ., Univ. Canberra, P.O. Box 1, Belconnen, ACT 2616, Australia)---Field observations for 7 falconiforms and 1 owl.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C324} Reynolds, M. H., & G. L. Ritchotte. 1997. Evidence of Newell?s Shearwater breeding in Puna District, Hawaii. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 26--32. (Pacific Islands Ecosystem Res. Ctr., P.O. Box 44 Hawaii Field Stn., Hawaii Natl. Pk., HI 96718, USA.)---Puffinus auricularis newelli activity strongly indicated by records of nocturnal calling, visual detections, repeated activity, road kills, and old burrows.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C324} Stinson, D. W., G. J. Wiles, & J. D. Reichel. 1997. Occurrence of migrant shorebirds in the Mariana Islands. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 42--55. (12106 SE 314th Pl., Auburn, WA 98092, USA.)---Document 46 species; Pluvialis fulva abundant, Numenius phaeopus, Heteroscelus brevipes, and Arenaria interpres common; development and human activity threaten foraging areas.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C328} Brooks, T., & G. Dutson. 1997. Twenty-nine new island records of birds from the Philippines. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 32--37. (Dept. Ecol. & Evol. Biol., 569 Dabney Hall, Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1610, USA.)---Data from Bohol, Cebu, Panay, Sanga-Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Minanao and Mindoro.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{C330} Barnes, R., et al. 1997. New distributional information on eight bird species from northern Peru. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 69--74. (4 Claremont Dr., Leeds LS6 4ED, UK.)---Aratinga leucophthalmus, Eutoxeres aquila, Thripophaga berlepschi, Chamaeza mollissima, Grallaria blakei, Grallaria przewalskii, Pipreola lubomirskii, Zimmerius cinereicapillus and Buthraupis eximia. {ROL#75}
{C330} Ericson, P. G. P., & L. A. Amarilla. 1997. First observations and new distributional data for birds in Paraguay. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 60--67. (P.O. Box 50007, S-104 05 Stockholm, Sweden.) {ROL#75}
{C330} Galetti, M., et al. 1997. Records of Harpy and Crested Eagles in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 27--31. (Wildl. Res. Group, Univ. Cambridge CB2 3DY, UK.)---Six of Harpia harpyja and four of Morphnus guianensis.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{C330} Hays, H., et al. 1997. Recoveries of Roseate and Common terns in South America. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 79--90. (Am. Mus. Nat. Hist., Central Pk. W. at 79th St., New York, NY 10024, USA.)---Large wintering concentration of 20,000-30,000 Sterna hirundo at Punta Rasa, Argentina; southernmost wintering record for Sterna dougallii at 18? 00? S, 39? 30? W.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C330} Rodriguez, G., & M. Lentino. 1997. Range expansion and summering of Palm Warbler Dendroica palmarum in Venezuela. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 76--77. (Sociedad Conservacionista Audubon de Venezuela, Aptdo. 80450, Caracas 1080-A, Venezuela.) {ROL#75}
{C702} Jackson, J. A. 1990. 10-volume index to the Mississippi Kite: 1981--1990. Mississippi Kite 20: 32--62. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Mississippi State Univ., Box Z, Mississippi State, MS 39762. USA.)---An index to bird species and authors included in vol. 11-20.---T.M. {ROL#75}
{C702} Simpson, K. N. G. 1997. A brief review of the Mistletoebird Dicaeum hirundinaceum (Shaw) 1792 (Aves: Dicaeidae) and an introductory bibliography. Vic. Nat. 114: 143--148. (Bird Obs. Club Australia, 183 Springvale Rd., Nunawading, Vic. 3131, Australia.)---General survey of literature, particularly references in regional guides.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C706} Bourne, W. R. P. 1996. W. W. A. Phillips' record of the "Mascarene Black Petrel". Oman Bird News 19: 1 (3 Contlaw PI., Milltimber, Aberdeen AB1 0DS, UK.)---Bulweria fallax rather than Pterodroma aterrima?---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C706} Casto, S. D. 1995. R. E. and J. H. Rachford, collectors and dealers in birds' skins and eggs. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 17--19. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX 76513, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C706} Casto, S. D. 1995. Patrick Duffy and his collection of birds from Fort Stockton, Texas. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 23--26. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX 76513, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C706} Dickerman, R. W. 1996. Lectotype designation for Buteo jamaicensis suttoni. Southwest. Nat. 41: 198. (Mus. Southwest. Biol., Dept. Biol., Univ. New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C706} Kricher, J. C. 1996. On collecting vagrants. Bird Obs. (Massachusetts) 24: 24--28. (C/O BOEM, P.O. Box 236, Arlington, MA 02174, USA.)---An eloquent argument against collecting vagrant birds.---W.E.D. {ROL#75}
{C706} Labedz, T. E. 1997. Specimens of Iowa birds in the University of Nebraska State Museum. Iowa Bird Life 67: 1--7. (Div. Zool., Univ. Nebraska State Mus., W-436 Nebraska Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0514, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C706} Messerly, E. H. 1995. Bird specimens, collected by Albert J. Kirn, which represent county records not reported in Oberholser's "The Bird Life of Texas". Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 52--54. (344 SE Elmhurst, Bartlesville, OK 74006-2604, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C706} Ordano, M., & A. Bosisio. 1997. Historical records of threatened and near threatened Argentinian birds from Museo Provincial de Ciencias naturales "Florentino Ameghino" of Sante Fe, Argentina. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 77--79. (Inst. Nac. Limnol., Josè Macià 1933, (3016) Santo Tomè, Sante Fe, Argentina.) {ROL#75}
{C902} Littlefield, C. D. 1996. Waterfowl mortality from castor bean poisoning in northwestern Texas. Southwest. Nat. 41: 445--446. (HCR 4 Box 212, Muleshoe, TX 79347, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C902} Young, J., & L. De Lai. 1997. Population declines of predatory birds coincident with the introduction of Klerat rodenticide in North Queensland. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 160--167. (P.O. Box 57, Trebonne, Qld. 4850, Australia.)---Circumstantial evidence for secondary poisoning.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C904} Beissinger, S. R., et al. 1996. Null models for assessing ecosystem conservation priorities: Threatened birds as titers of threatened ecosystems of South America. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1343--1352. (2372 Ralmar Ave., E. Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C906} Bimpson, A. 1996. Weather trends and their effects on the county's avifauna in 1995. Suffolk Birds 45: 22--27. (11 Butley Close, Ipswich, UK.) {ROL#75}
{C906} Brewster, C. A. 1996. Fluctuations in bird numbers on fallow land in the Sefhare area of eastern Botswana. Babbler 31: 17--21. (Priv. Bag 0024, Bobonong, Botswana.)---Effect of irregular rainfall.---N.J.S. {ROL#75}
{C906} DuBowy, P. J. 1996. Effects of water levels and weather on wintering herons and egrets. Southwest. Nat. 41: 341--347. (Dept. Wildl. & Fish. Sci., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX 77843-2258, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C908} Borghesio, L. 1997. Observations on the ecology of Tauraco ruspolii and Tauraco leucotis in southern Ethiopia. Bull. Br. Ornithol. Club 117: 11--16. (C. Re Umberto 42, 10128 Torino, Italy.)---Lists habitat preferences.---L.G.G. {ROL#75}
{C908} Bustamante, J., et al. 1997. Differential habitat selection by immature and adult Grey Eagle-buzzards Geranoaetus melanoleucus. Ibis 139: 322--330. (Estación Biol. de Donana, CSIC, Pabellón del Perú, Avda. Maria Luisa s/n, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.)---Related to prey density and conditions that allow more economic foraging flights.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C908} Cardoso Da Silva, J. M., C. Uhl, & G. Murray. 1996. Plant succession, landscape management, and the ecology of frugivorous birds in abandoned Amazonian pastures. Conserv. Biol. 10: 491--503. (208 Mueller Lab, Pennsylvania State Univ., Univ. Pk., PA 16802, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C908} Chavez-Ramirez, P., et al. 1996. Ecological correlates of Whooping Crane use of fire-treated upland habitats. Conserv. Biol. 10: 217--223. (Dept. Wildl. Fish. Sci., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX 77843, USA.)---Grus americana. {ROL#75}
{C908} Cooper, C. B., & S. H. Anderson. 1996. Significance of invertebrate abundance to dabbling duck brood use of created wetlands. Wetlands 16: 557--563. (Dept. Biol., Virginia Polytech. Inst. State Univ., Blacksburg, VA 2406, USA.)---Invertebrate, nekton, and zooplankton density account for 59%, 61%, and 73%, respectively, of the variation in Anas spp. brood densities.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{C908} Jones, C. M., & H. E. Hunt. 1996. Foraging habitat of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker on the D?Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 511--518. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Louisiana Tech Univ., Ruston, LA 71272, USA.)---Picoides borealis. {ROL#75}
{C908} Kotanen, P. M., & R. L. Jefferies. 1997. Long-term destruction of sub-arctic wetland vegetation by lesser snow geese. Écoscience 4: 179--182. (RLJ: Dept. Bot., Univ. Toronto, 25 Willcocks St., Toronto, ON M5S 3B2, Can. EM: jefferie@botany.utoronto.ca)---Chen caerulescens caerulescens. {ROL#75}
{C908} Leschisin, D. A., G. L. Williams, & M. W. Weller. 1992. Factors affecting waterfowl use of constructed wetlands in northwestern Minnesota. Wetlands 12: 178--183. (Dept. Fish. Wildl., Univ. Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA.)---Duck pair use is correlated with wetland surface area, shoreline length, density, distance to large impoundments, and distance to nearest constructed wetland. Anas spp., Aix sponsa, Aythya spp.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{C908} Machtans, C. S., M. Villard, & S. J. Hannon. 1996. Use of riparian buffer strips as movement corridors by forest birds. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1366--1379. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Univ. Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E9, Can.) {ROL#75}
{C908} Mason, C. F. 1997. Association between Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus territories and birch in woodlands in southeastern England. Ibis 139: 411--412. (Dept. Biol. & Chem. Sci., Univ. Essex, Wivenhoe Pk., Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK.) {ROL#75}
{C908} Miller, D. L., F. E. Smeins, & J. W. Webb. 1996. Mid-Texas coastal marsh change (1939--1991) as influenced by Lesser Snow Goose herbivory. J. Coastal Res. 12: 462--476. (Range. Ecol. Manage. Dept., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX 77843, USA.)---Intense grazing by Chen caerulescens combined with certain environmental factors has diminished vegetation on wintering grounds.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{C908} Ostrand, W. D., J. A. Bissonette, & M. R. Conover. 1996. Selection of foraging habitat by Mourning Doves: a structural approach. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 691--697. (Migratory Bird Manage., 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage AK 99503, USA.)---Zenaida macroura select habitat based on grass height and density; they appear to be impaired by conversion of cultivated wheat fields to grasslands.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C908} Perry, M. C., & A. S. Deller. 1996. Review of factors affecting the distribution and abundance of waterfowl in shallow-water habitats of Chesapeake Bay. Estuaries 19: 272--278. (Patuxent Wildl. Res. Ctr., USGS/BRD, Laurel, MD 20708, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C908} Reinert, S. E., & M. J. Mello. 1995. Avian community structure and habitat use in a southern New England estuary. Wetlands 15: 9--19. (Lloyd Ctr. Environ. Stud., P.O. Box 87037, S. Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C908} Ruess, R. W., et al. 1997. Growth responses of Carex ramenskii to defoliation, salinity, and nitrogen availability: Implications for geese-ecosystem dynamics in western Alaska. Écoscience 4: 170--178. (Inst. Arctic Biol., Univ. Alaska, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA. EM: ffrwr@aurora.alaska.edu)---Effects of sedge grazing by Branta bernicla.---C.M. {ROL#75}
{C908} Schneider, D. C. 1997. Habitat selection by marine birds in relation to water depth. Ibis 139: 175--178. (Ocean Sci., Ctr., Memorial Univ. Newfoundland, St. John's, NF, A1B 3X7, Can.)---Describes several hypotheses to explain distribution of birds within water column.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C908} Wakeley, J. S., & T. H. Roberts. 1996. Bird distributions and forest zonation in a bottomland hardwood wetland. Wetlands 16: 296--308. (Environ. Lab., U.S. Army Corps Eng. Waterways Exp. Stn., 3909 Halls Ferry Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199, USA.)---Chaetura pelagica, Protonotaria citrea, and Myiarchus crinitus were more prevalent in wetter zones; Piranga rubra and Vireo olivaceus were more prevalent in drier zones.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{C908} Willson, M. F., A. Traveset, & C. Sabag. 1997. Geese as frugivores and probable seed-dispersal mutualists. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 144--146. (For. Sci. Lab., 2770 Sherwood Ln., Juneau, AK 99801, USA.)---Chloephaga picta, Chloephaga poliocephala. {ROL#75}
{C910} Newton, I., P. Rothery, & I. Wyllie. 1997. Age-related survival in female Sparrowhawks Accipiter nisus. Ibis 139: 25--30. (Inst. Terrestrial Ecol., Monks Wood, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE17 2LS, UK.)---Survival increases during first 3 years, then declines for last 5-6 years of life; maximum life span about 10 years.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C910} Sandercock, B. K., & C. L. Gratto-Trevor. 1997. Local survival in Semipalmated Sandpipers Calidris pusilla breeding at La Pérouse Bay, Canada. Ibis 139: 305--312. (Dept. Biol. Sci., Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Can.)---Survival of females (0.56) consistently lower than that of males (0.61).---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C910} Schempf, P. F. 1997. Bald Eagle longevity record from southeastern Alaska. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 150--151. (USFWS, 3000 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, AK 99801-7100, USA.)---28 yr 0 mo for adult female Haliaeetus leucocephalus.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C912} Graham, D. L. 1997. Spider webs and windows as potentially important sources of hummingbird mortality. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 98--101. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124, USA.)---Phaethornis superciliosus, Phaethornis longuemareus, Amazilia tzacatl. {ROL#75}
{C912} Jehl, J. R., Jr. 1996. Mass mortality events of Eared Grebes in North America. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 471--476. (Hubbs-Sea World Res. Inst., 2595 Ingraham St., San Diego, CA 92109, USA.)---Cause of the largest (150,000) Podiceps nigricollis mortality at Salton Sea in 1992, is unknown; the most persistent causes of others are adverse weather and disease.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C914 } Barter, M., et al. 1997. Wader numbers on Chongming Dao, Yangtze Estuary, China, during early 1996 northward migration and the conservation implications. Stilt 30: 7--13. (21 Chivalry Ave., Glen Waverley, Vic. 3150, Australia.)---High turnover implies that total number of supported waders greatly exceeds maximum counts.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C914 } Bustamante, J. 1996. Population viability analysis of captive and released Bearded Vulture populations. Conserv. Biol. 10: 822--831. (Nationalparkverwaltung, Doktorberg 6, D 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany.)---Gypaetus barbatus. {ROL#75}
{C914 } Cosgrove, P. J. 1996. A winter survey of Goldeneyes on the River Deveron, north east Scotland. Scottish Birds 18: 242--246. (Culterty Field Stn., Newburgh, Ellon AB41 0AA, UK.)---Bucephala clangula. {ROL#75}
{C914 } Danilov, Pj., et al. 1996. Status of game animal populations in Karelia and Finland according to winter track count data. Finn. Game Res. 49: 18--25. (Zool. Lab. Karelian Res. Ctr., Russian Acad. Sci., Pushkinskaja 11, Petrozavodsk, Russia.)---Includes discussion of 1990--1995 census results for 4 tetraonid species.---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{C914 } Deceuninck, B., N. Maillet, & BIROE France. [Ducks and Coots mid-winter counts---1996 in France.] Ornithos 4: 2--9. (LP.O., Corderie Royale, BP 263, 17305 Rochefort Cedex, France.)---866,233 birds; Camargue (120,264 birds) and Cours du Rhin (38,900) two most important sites. (French, Engl. summ.)---G.O. {ROL#75}
{C914 } Dore, C. P., P. M. Ellis, & E. M. Stuart. 1996. Numbers of Whimbrel breeding in Shetland in 1989--1994 and previously. Scottish Birds 18: 193--196. (RSPB, E. Ho., Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Virkie, Shetland, UK.)---Numenius phaeopus. {ROL#75}
{C914} Duncan, R. A. 1996. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) trends in coastal Northwest Florida-Alabama based on Christmas Bird Count data. Alabama Birdlife 42(2): 1--2. (614 Fairpoint Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, USA.)---3 of 4 CBCs studied showed declines from 1980--1984 to 1990--1994 in birds per party-hr.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C914} Duncan, R. A. 1997. Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) trends in coastal northwest Florida-Alabama based on Christmas Bird Count data. Alabama Birdlife 43(1): 38--40. (614 Fairpoint Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, USA.)---Data from 5 CBCs show declines in birds per party-hr. of effort (but no statistical inference) during the periods 1980--1984 and 1990--1994.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C914} Enderson, J. H., et al. 1995. Population changes in North American peregrines. Trans. N. Am. Wildl. Nat. Resour. Conf. 60: 142--161. (Dept. Biol., Colorado Coll., Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA.)---Falco peregrinus. {ROL#75}
{C914} Haukos, D. A., & K. E. Church. 1996. Evaluation of time-series analysis to forecast population indices of Greater Prairie-chickens in Kansas. Bird Popul. 3: 1--13. (Dept. Range & Wildl. Manage, Texas Tech. Univ., Lubbock TX, 79409-2125, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C914} Hussell, D. J. T. 1996. The influx of Black-capped Chickadees at Long Point, Ontario in the spring of 1962: a 35-year perspective on an unusual event. J. Field Ornithol. 67: 614--622. (Environ. Can., 49 Camelot Dr., Nepean, ON K1A OH3, Can.)---Poecile atricapillus. {ROL#75}
{C914} Krueger, O. 1997. Population density and intra- and interspecific competition of the African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer in Kyambura Game Reserve, southwest Uganda. Ibis 139: 19--24. (Univ. Bielefeld, Neue Str. 25, 33824 Wertger, Germany.)---Immature birds probably forced to occupy marginal habitat by competition with adults.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C914} Ligon, J. D., & P. B. Stacey. 1996. Land use, lag times and the detection of demographic change: The case of the Acorn Woodpecker. Conserv. Biol. 10: 840--846. (Dept. Biol., Univ. New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.)---Melanerpes formicivorus. {ROL#75}
{C914} Murray, S., & S. Wanless. 1996. A census of the St. Kilda [Scotland] gannetry in May 1994. Scottish Birds 18: 152--158. (Craigie Dhu, Cardney, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0EY, UK.)---Morus bassanus. {ROL#75}
{C914} O'Brien, M. 1996. The numbers of breeding waders in lowland Scotland. Scottish Birds 18: 231--241. (RSPB, 17 Regent Terr., Edinburgh EH7 5BH, UK.) {ROL#75}
{C914} Peterjohn, B. G., J. R. Sauer, & W. A. Link. 1996. The 1994 and 1995 summary of the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Bird Popul. 3: 48--66. (USGS/BRD, Patuxent Wildl. Res. Ctr., Laurel, MD 20708, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C914} Sauer, J. R., G. W. Pendleton, & B. G. Peterjohn. 1996. Evaluating causes of population change in North American insectivorous songbirds. Conserv. Biol. 10: 465--478. (Natl. Biol. Serv., Patuxent Environ. Sci. Ctr., Laurel, MD 20708, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C914} Sharp, B. E. 1996. Avian population trends in the Pacific Northwest. Bird Popul. 3: 26--45. (Ecol. Perspectives, P.O. Box 111, Fossil, OR 97830, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C914} Smith, L. H. 1997. Building a viable Lyrebird population. Aust.Bird Watcher 17: 71--80. (36 Duke St., Kew, Vic. 3101, Australia.)---Calculates breeding success rates necessary for population growth and discusses affecting factors.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C914} Telfair, R. C., II. 1995. Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) population trends and dynamics in Texas. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 7--16. (Texas Parks & Wildl. Dept., Manage. & Res. Stn., 11942 FM 848, Tyler, TX 75707, USA.)---After drastic population declines in the 1960's, populations have steadily increased. Banding data yield additional information.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C914} Wanless, S., J. Matthews, & W. R. P. Bourne. 1996. The Troup Head [Scotland] gannetry. Scottish Birds 18: 214--221. (Inst. Terrestrial Ecol., Hill of Brathens, Glassel, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4BY, UK.)---Morus bassanus. {ROL#75}
{C916} Bunin, J. S., & I. G. Jamieson. 1996. Responses to a model predator of New Zealand?s endangered Takahe and its closest relative, the Pukeko. Conserv. Biol. 10: 1463--1466. (Zool. Dept., Univ. Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand.)---Porphyrio mantelli, Porphyrio porphyrio. {ROL#75}
{C916} Bures, S. 1997. High Common Vole Microtus arvalis predation on ground-nesting bird eggs and nestlings. Ibis 139: 173--174. (Dept. Zool., Palacky Univ., Svobody 26, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic.)---May be important source of nest predation.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C916} Cresswell, W. 1997. Nest predation: the relative effects of nest characteristics, clutch size and parental behaviour. Anim. Behav. 53: 93--103. (IBLS, Graham Kerr Bdg., Glasgow Univ., Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK.)---For Turdus merula, predation risk was not related to physical characteristics of site for natural, active nests, but was related for artificial nests without blackbirds present.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{C916} Davies, J. G., & G. Cowlishaw. 1996. Baboon carnivory and raptor interspecific competition in the Namib Desert [Namibia]. J. Arid Envts. 34: 247--249. (Cresswell Associates, The Court Ho., The High St., Bisley GL6 7AA, UK.)---Conflict between baboon and Milvus migrans over klipspringer calf remains.---P.J.C. {ROL#75}
{C916} Dickson, R. C. 1996. Nestling predation by Merlins. Scottish Birds 18: 251--252. (Lismore, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire DG8 0AJ, UK.)---Falco columbarius. {ROL#75}
{C916} Glazebrook, J. 1996. Egg theft by Carrion Crows. Suffolk Birds 45: 159. (61 Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Suffolk, IP9 1DU, UK.)---Corvus corone. {ROL#75}
{C916} Götmark, F., & J. Olsson. 1997. Artificial colour mutation: do red-painted Great Tits experience increased or decreased predation? Anim. Behav. 53: 83--91. (Dept. Zool., Univ. Göteborg, Medicinaregatan 18, S-413 90 Göteborg, Sweden.)---Accipiter nisus pairs took a higher proportion of red-painted than control Parus major, but using hawk pairs as sample units, red tits did not suffer higher predation risk.---A.K.T. {ROL#75}
{C916} Husak, M. S. 1995. Evidence of possible egg predation by Golden-fronted Woodpeckers. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 55--56. (Dept. Biol., Angelo State Univ., San Angelo, TX 76909, USA.)---Melanerpes aurifrons were twice remotely photographed at an artificial quail nest.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C916} Johnson, W. P., & F. C. Rohwer. 1996. Disturbance of wintering Green-winged Teal and Mallards by raptors. Southwest. Nat. 41: 331--334. (Texas Pk. & Wildl. Dept., 10 Parks & Wildl. Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77640, USA.)---Anas crecca, Anas platyrhynchos. {ROL#75}
{C916} Long, D. J., & L. Gilbert. 1997. California sea lion predation on chicks of the Common Murre. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 152--154. (Dept. Ichthyol., California Acad. Sci., Golden Gate Pk., San Francisco, CA 94118, USA.)---Uria aalge, Zalophus californianus. {ROL#75}
{C916} Ludlow, A., & D. Ludlow. 1996. Great Gray Owl-gray squirrel encounter. Blue Jay 54: 225. (77 Sandra Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0J9, Can.)---Strix nebulosa in city backyard killed a Sciurus carolinensis and fed on it for 2 days.---R.W.N. {ROL#75}
{C916} Macedonia, J. M., & P. L. Yount. 1991. Auditory assessment of avian predator threat in semi-captive ringtailed lemurs (Lemur catta). Primates 32: 169--182. (Dept. Zool., Univ. California, Davis, CA 95616-8755, USA.)---Reactions to calls of Buteo jamaicensis, Polyboroides radiatus and Hylocichla mustelina.---T.K. {ROL#75}
{C916} Marjakangas, A. 1996. Nest losses in a boreal Black Grouse population. Suomen Riista 42: 25--30. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Oulu, FIN-90570 Oulu, Finland.)---Of nearly 25% of chick losses of Tetrao tetrix most succumbed to predation, presumably mainly by Vulpes vulpes. (Finnish, Engl. summ.)---M.D.F.U. {ROL#75}
{C916} Perry, D., J. R. Spence, & J. A. Volney. 1997. Responses of natural enemies to experimentally increased populations of the forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria. Ecol. Entomol. 22: 97--108. (Dept. Entomol., 243 Nat. Sci., Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI 48824-1115, USA. EM: parrydyl@pilot.msu.edu)---Reared forest tent caterpillars in upland and lowland aspen forests in Alberta, Can. simulating various population densities. Empidonax minimus, Pheucticus ludovicianus, Dendroica petechia and Icterus galbula preyed on late larvae and were the chief source of pupal mortality at all prey densities.---D.E.W.D. {ROL#75}
{C916} Rönkä, A., & K. Koivula. 1997. Effect of shore width on the predation rate of artificial wader nests. Ibis 139: 405--407. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Oulu, P.O. Box 333, FIN--90571 Oulu, Finland.)---No difference.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C916} Saenz, D., & R. R. Schaefer. 1995. Opportunistic predation by a Broad-winged Hawk on a southern flying squirrel. Bull. Texas Ornithol. Soc. 28: 60--61. (Wildl. Habitat & Silviculture Lab., South. Res. Stn., USDA For. Serv., Nacogdoches, TX 75962, USA.)---Buteo platypterus preyed on a Glaucomys volans.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C916} Yahner, R. H., & C. G. Mahan. 1996. Depredation of artificial ground nests in a managed, forested landscape. Conserv. Biol. 10: 285--288. (Sch. For. Resour., Pennsylvania State Univ., Univ. Park, PA 16802, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C916} Yanes, M., & F. Suarez. 1996. Incidental nest predation and lark conservation in an Iberian semiarid shrubsteppe. Conserv. Biol. 10: 881--887. (Dept. Interuniversitario de Ecol., Univ. Autonoma, E-28049, Madrid, Spain.)---Outlines incidental predation of Galerida theklae and Calandrella rufescens nests.---G.M.C. {ROL#75}
{C916} Yorio, P., & F. Quintana. 1997. Predation by Kelp Gulls Larus dominicanus at a mixed-species colony of Royal Terns Sterna maxima and Cayenne Terns Sterna eurygnatha in Patagonia. Ibis 139: 536--541. (Centro Nacional Patagónico (CONICET), Blvd. Brown s/n, (9120) Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina.)---Gulls responsible for 99% of all observed predation.---J.V.B. {ROL#75}
{C916} Zanette, L. 1997. Predation of an Eastern Yellow Robin nest by a small bird, the Brown-headed Honeyeater. Aust. Bird Watcher 17: 158--159. (Dept. Ecosystem Manage., Univ. New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia.) ---Opportunistic egg predation by Melithreptus brevirostris.---I.D.E. {ROL#75}
{C918} DeSante, D. E., K. M. Burton, & D. R. O?Grady. 1996. The monitoring avian productivity & survivorship (MAPS) program fourth & fifth annual report (1993 & 1994). Bird Popul. 3: 67--120. (Inst. Bird Popul., P.O. Box 1346, Pt. Reyes Stn., CA 94956, USA.) {ROL#75}
{C918} Guyn, K. L., & R. G. Clark. 1997. Cover characteristics and success of natural and artificial duck nests. J. Field Ornithol. 68: 33--41. (Dept. Biol., Univ. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E2, Can.)---No correlation found between artificial and natural nest success; despite efforts to place nests in ?typical? locations, natural nests had greater lateral cover and taller vegetation.---R.A.I. {ROL#75}
{C918} Hakkarainen, H., V. Koivunen, & E. Korpikämi. 1997. Reproductive success and parental effort of Tengmalm?s Owls: Effects of spatial and temporal variation in habitat quality. Écoscience 4: 35--42. (Lab. Ecol. Zool., Dept. Biol., Univ. Turku, FIN-20014 Turku, Finland.)---Effects of temporal variations in the relative importance of main and alternative food sources of Aegolius funereus.---C.M. {ROL#75}
{C918} Hartley, M. J. 1994. Passerine abundance and productivity indices in grasslands managed for waterfowl nesting cover. Trans. N. Am. Wildl. Nat. Resour. Conf. 59: 322--327. (Dept. Wildl. Ecol., 220 Nutting Hall, Univ. Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5755, USA.)---Passerine abundance during the nesting season was compared across 3 cover types: dense nesting cover, native grasslands, and wheat.---W.P.J. {ROL#75}
{C918} Herron, J. 1996. Red-tailed Hawk nesting study on Interstate 79 [WV]. Redstart 63: 116--117. (511 Ohio Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554, USA.)---22 nest sites in a distance of 140 mi produced 10 young Buteo jamaicensis from 7 occupied sites.---G.A.H. {ROL#75}
{C918} Holliman, D. C. 1997. Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) studies during the construction of a golfing community in North Shelby County, Alabama. Alabama Birdlife 43(3): 7--21. (Biol. Dept., Birmingham-Southern Col., Aradelphia Rd., Birmingham, AL 35254, USA.)---8-yr. study of production from 50 nest boxes per yr. was worthwhile on a professional golf course with proper planning; provides management recommendations.---J.B.O. {ROL#75}
{C918} Rodgers, J. A., Jr., & S. T. Schwikert. 1997. Breeding success and chronology of Wood Storks Mycteria americana in northern and central Florida, U.S.A. Ibis 139: 76--91. (Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Comm., 4005 South Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601, USA.)---Includes information on clutch size, hatching success and nestling survival.---J.V.B. {