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Growth and development of temperate and tropical passerines of the New World : a life history perspective

Creator:

Austin-Bythell, Suzanne H.

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I studied developmental rates in a suite of temperate and tropical passerine bird species from the New World to test the hypothesis that tropical passerines exhibit slower patterns of growth and development than temperate birds. I also investigated how the expression of several developmental rates varied with life history traits...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Suzanne H. Austin-Bythell for the degree of Master of Science
Range-wide abundance and fluctuating asymmetry patterns of sagebrush-obligate passerine birds

Creator:

Krissman, Cortnie M.

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North American sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems are suffering from reductions in habitat extent and quality. Only about 50% of sagebrush remains from pre-settlement conditions, and much of the remaining habitat is fragmented or degraded by invasive species, fire suppression and overgrazing. Sagebrush-obligate species are experiencing population declines as a result...

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Masters Thesis

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and Suzanne Austin-Bythell made the field season more productive and memorable. John Sadowski and
Factors associated with dusky Canada goose nesting and nest success on artificial nest islands of the western Copper River Delta

Creator:

Maggiulli, Nicole Marie

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The population of dusky Canada geese (Branta canadensis occidentalis; hereafter, dusky geese) nesting on the western Copper River Delta (CRD) in south- central Alaska has been in decline since the late 1970s. In an effort to alleviate mammalian predation, increase nest success, and avoid a listing under the U.S. Endangered...

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Masters Thesis

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friendly support and many exciting times thanks to: Lori, Jim, Mike M., Matt, Britt, Suzanne, Dirk, Becky