Life Histories of North American Diving Birds

Diving Birds of North America: 6 Comparative Life Histories and Reproductive Success Rates

Diving Birds of North America: Species Accounts — Loons (Gaviidae)

Diving Birds of North America: Species Accounts — Grebes (Podicipedidae)

North American Birds and West Nile Virus

Whether tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore, Desolate, yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted— On this home by horror haunted—tell me—tell me I implore! " Is there—is there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me I implore! " Edgar Allan Poe " The Raven " " N ot far from the house sat a great wooden raven mounted on a rather low pole; his wings were flattened to his sides...

Evolution of reproductive life histories in island birds worldwide.

Island environments typically share characteristics such as impoverished biotas and less-seasonal climates, which should be conducive to specific adaptations by organisms. However, with the exception of morphological studies, broad-scale tests of patterns of adaptation on islands are rare. Here, I examine reproductive patterns in island birds worldwide. Reproductive life histories are influence...