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Full-Text Articles in Animal Sciences
Puncturing Ability Of Bat Canine Teeth: The Tip, Patricia W. Freeman, William N. Weins
Puncturing Ability Of Bat Canine Teeth: The Tip, Patricia W. Freeman, William N. Weins
University of Nebraska State Museum: Mammalogy Papers
Casts of upper canine teeth of 15 species of microchiropteran bats were fixed securely into a testing machine and made to puncture the bloom side of an apple. The force necessary to break through the surface of the apple was regressed against both shape of the tip of the canine and the size of the animal. Sharper tips require less force to puncture than blunt ones. Results were also verified using giant two-dimensional models of Plexiglas™ with sharp and blunt tips that were loaded onto a Plexiglas™ beam. Fringes, or stress lines, are more highly concentrated at the point of …
A Probable Nesting Of Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga Columbiana) In Nebraska,, Wayne Mollhoff
A Probable Nesting Of Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga Columbiana) In Nebraska,, Wayne Mollhoff
Nebraska Bird Review
This report provides details on the probable nesting of Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) in Morrill, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, in 1997. It also corrects an erroneous report of nesting in the Pine Ridge area of Nebraska (Silcock & Jorgensen 1997b).
A single Clark's Nutcracker was first noted corning to a suet feeder at the home of Ms. Edna C. Thomas in Morrill 8-9 Jan 1997. It came to the feeder at least weekly and was often seen daily. A second Clark's Nutcracker appeared during the second week of Feb. Initially, the bird already present was antagonistic towards it …
Black-Throated Sparrow Banded In Omaha, Nebraska, Ruth C. Green
Black-Throated Sparrow Banded In Omaha, Nebraska, Ruth C. Green
Nebraska Bird Review
On 20 December 1997, I banded a Black-throated Sparrow in the vicinity of 43rd and J Streets in South Omaha, Nebraska. The band number on this bird is 2120/83856. It was an AHY-Male and, according to the description given by James D. Rising in his book, A Guide to the Identification and Natural History of the Sparrows of the United States and Canada, it was of the subspecies Amphispiza b. bilineata. This is the smallest of the three races found in the united States and it is indigenous to central Texas. Besides the smaller size, the identifying field …
Fall Field Report, August-November 1997, W. Ross Silcock, Joel G. Jorgensen
Fall Field Report, August-November 1997, W. Ross Silcock, Joel G. Jorgensen
Nebraska Bird Review
Notable this Fall was very heavy coverage of the Panhandle during Sep-Oct, which yielded several outstanding records (all, of course, pending NOURC approval). Incredible were first Panhandle records of Golden-winged, Chestnut-sided, Bay-breasted, and Prothonotary Warblers, 3rd record of Northern Waterthrush, and 4th record of Blackburnian Warbler. Philadelphia Vireo was found in the Panhandle for the 3rd time. Important also were 3 records of Hammond's Flycatcher, the 3rd-6th for the state, and likely a regular migrant, and 5 of Cassin's vireo, previously known only by 2 specimens. Finally, from the Panhandle, 4 reports of Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher may be changing the status …
Index To Volume 65 Of The Nebraska Bird Review
Index To Volume 65 Of The Nebraska Bird Review
Nebraska Bird Review
Index to Volume 65
Avocet, American 134
Alaska 53(2), 57
Albino 41
Alexander, George 35
Irene 35
Allen, Betty 36, 67
Alt, Jim 178
Anas Valisineria 58
Anhinga 7
Ani, Groove-billed 11
Anschutz, Steven Whooping Crane Sighting during March-May 132
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Zendeh, Soheil 126
Editor's Comments- Nebraska Bird Review (December 1997), Rosalind Morris
Editor's Comments- Nebraska Bird Review (December 1997), Rosalind Morris
Nebraska Bird Review
EDITOR'S COMMENTS
This issue is the last of my six-year term as Editor of The Nebraska Bird Review. It has been a challenging and stimulating experience, and I have learned much about bird lore and publishing methods. My workload was lightened considerably when Ross Silcock took on the seasonal field reports in 1994, assisted initially by Richard C. Rosche and recently by Joel G. Jorgensen. Dr. R. G. (Rusty) Cortelyou volunteered to compile the index for each volume during my term. This is a time-consuming and detailed project, and I sincerely appreciate his contribution.
I am very pleased that Dr. …
Notes On The Nesting Biology Of Pygmy Nuthatches In Nebraska, Wayne Mollhoff
Notes On The Nesting Biology Of Pygmy Nuthatches In Nebraska, Wayne Mollhoff
Nebraska Bird Review
Introduction
Pygmy Nuthatches (Sitta pygmaea) were considered to be no more than casual or rare winter visitors to the northwest part of Nebraska by previous investigators (Bruner et al. 1904; Swenk 1918; Haecker et al. 1945; Rapp et al. 1958, 1971). I. S. Trostler's earlier comment that the species was "a rare resident, breeds in Omaha" (Bruner 1896) was later felt to be in error, as evidenced by Bruner's later comment that it was, "A fall and winter visitor . . . not breeding in the state" (Bruner et al. 1904).
The first evidence of breeding was the …
Whooping Crane Sightings, August 1997-January 1998, Steven Anschutz
Whooping Crane Sightings, August 1997-January 1998, Steven Anschutz
Nebraska Bird Review
Cooperation throughout the Whooping Crane flyway continues to be excellent, and special thanks go out to each participant. Between 1977 and 1988, 132 juvenile birds were color-marked on the breeding grounds, and 40 were accounted for during the winter of 1997-98. Fourteen color-marked Whooping Cranes were observed during the fall migration. All sightings of color-marked birds are maintained at the Grand Island office. The importance of observers looking closely for the colored leg bands cannot be overemphasized.
Based on observations of the breeding grounds during the summer of 1997, about 192 Whooping Cranes were expected to arrive at the Aransas …
Nebraska Bird Review (December 1997) 65 (4), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review (December 1997) 65 (4), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review
Whooping Crane Sightings, August 1997-January 1998 … 146
A Probable Nesting of Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) in Nebraska … 147
Notes on the Nesting Biology of Pygmy Nuthatches in Nebraska … 150
Fall Field Report, August-November 1997 … 159
Observers for Fall Field Report … 178
Black-throated Sparrow Banded in Omaha, Nebraska … 179
Editor's Comments … 179
Index to Volume 65 (compiled by R. G. Cortelyou) … 180
Fish Fauna Of The Upper Cumberland River Drainage In Tennessee, John T. Baxter
Fish Fauna Of The Upper Cumberland River Drainage In Tennessee, John T. Baxter
Masters Theses
This thesis reports the findings of an ichthyofaunal survey of the upper Cumberland River drainage in Scott, Campbell, and Claiborne counties, Tennessee. This drainage lies on the Cumberland Plateau in northeastern Tennessee and has been impacted by extensive coal mining activity in the region. Present in the drainage are five listed species of primary concern to this study, Phoxinus cumberlandensis, Ericymba buccata, Notropis rubellus rubellus, Etheostoma baileyi, and Etheostoma sagitta. An additional species found in this drainage, Etheostoma nigrum susanae, is being considered for protected status. Field work for this survey was conducted mainly during May-August 1996 and May-August …
Caloric Production Of Black Bear Foods In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Robert Michael Inman
Caloric Production Of Black Bear Foods In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Robert Michael Inman
Masters Theses
Understanding energetic potential of habitat patches is important for management designed to provide adequate habitat for wildlife species. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) has a high density of black bears that have been studied intensively from 1968-1997; habitats within the Park are relatively undisturbed, and similar vegetative cover types can be found throughout the southern Appalachian mountains. Black bear reproduction in the Park has been correlated to hard mast production, however little work has been done to assess the importance of soft mast. Geographic Information System (GIS) based habitat use models have been developed for bears in the Park, …
Survey Of Mollusks Of The Niobrara River: Final Report, Patricia W. Freeman, Keith Perkins
Survey Of Mollusks Of The Niobrara River: Final Report, Patricia W. Freeman, Keith Perkins
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
We surveyed the mollusks of the Niobrara River in Nebraska from 1992–1996. We found two species of unionid clams and ten species of snails that either must live in water or near water. Both clams and snails are poorly sampled in the state, however we attribute the low number of species of unionid clams in the Niobrara to its cold, fast flow and rocky bottom. In contrast, the Platte River is slower moving with a muddy bottom and has at least 11 species of unionid clams. Each species has been mapped with latitude/longitude coordinates. Specimens have been curated and are …
Abstracts Of Papers. Pages 1 - 38, International Theriological Congress
Abstracts Of Papers. Pages 1 - 38, International Theriological Congress
International Theriological Congress Abstracts of Papers
No abstract provided.
Abstracts Of Papers. Pages 39 - 58, International Theriological Congress
Abstracts Of Papers. Pages 39 - 58, International Theriological Congress
International Theriological Congress Abstracts of Papers
No abstract provided.
Abstracts Of Papers. Pages 59-88., International Theriological Congress
Abstracts Of Papers. Pages 59-88., International Theriological Congress
International Theriological Congress Abstracts of Papers
No abstract provided.
Nebraska Bird Review (September 1997) 65(3), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review (September 1997) 65(3), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review
Summer Field Report, June-July 1997 … 102
1996 (Eighth) Report of the NOU Records Committee … 115
Notes on Bird Sightings in Nebraska … 126
International Shorebird Survey Report for southeastern Nebraska - Spring 1997 … 127
Mountain Plover Nest in Kimball County … 131
Whooping Crane Sightings during March-May 1997 Migration … 132
Shorebird Migration in the Eastern Rainwater Basin - Spring 1997 … 133
Two Hybrid Diving Ducks at Cunningham Lake, Douglas County … 135
Spring 1997 Bird Counts during Tristate Meeting, and for North Platte - Lincoln County … 137
Remembering Doris Gates, a Great Teacher … …
1996 (Eighth) Report Of The Nou Records Committee, Mark A. Brogie
1996 (Eighth) Report Of The Nou Records Committee, Mark A. Brogie
Nebraska Bird Review
The functions and methods of the NOU Records Committee are described in its bylaws (NOU Records Committee 1986). The committee's purpose is to provide a procedure for documenting unusual bird sightings and to establish a list of all documented birds for Nebraska. THE OFFICIAL LIST OF THE BIRDS OF NEBRASKA was first published in 1988 (NOU Records Committee 1988) and has been appended six times (Mollhoff 1989, Grenon 1990, 1991, Gubanyi l996a, 1996b, 1996c). An update of THE OFFICIAL LIST OF THE BIRDS OF NEBRASKA was last published in 1997 (NOU Records Committee 1997) and includes the additions and changes …
Notes On Bird Sightings In Nebraska, L. Iola Pennington
Notes On Bird Sightings In Nebraska, L. Iola Pennington
Nebraska Bird Review
1997 Report for Wauneta area, Chase County. I have seen 49 species, including 20 Turkey Vultures, many Wild Turkeys, a covey of Northern Bobwhite near my house, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in my garden flowers such as Gilia, and a Black-headed Grosbeak—a first for my acreage. On 6 September, a male Northern Cardinal brought two young to one of the seven water pans I keep for birds and animals. Other species listed in the area: Great Blue Heron, Gadwall, American Kestrel, Ring-necked Pheasant, Killdeer, Rock Dove, Mourning Dove, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Common Nighthawk, Chimney Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Red-headed Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, …
Mountain Plover Nest In Kimball County, Stephen J. Dinsmore
Mountain Plover Nest In Kimball County, Stephen J. Dinsmore
Nebraska Bird Review
On 18 May 1995 I observed two adult Mountain Plovers 5 mi west and 1.25 mi north of Bushnell in southwest Kimball county. The birds were in an area of short-grass prairie interspersed with clumps of prickly pear and bare ground. I observed both birds almost continuously from 1-2 p.m. MDT. The first bird was along the road south of the fenceline, just after the road climbs on top of the plateau. The second bird was about 0.1 mi to the north on the west side of the road. Both birds were medium-sized, plain shorebirds, similar in shape and posture …
Whooping Crane Sightings During March-May 1997 Migration, Steven Anschutz
Whooping Crane Sightings During March-May 1997 Migration, Steven Anschutz
Nebraska Bird Review
During the 1996-97 winter, 158 (143 adult/subadult and 15 juvenile) Whooping Cranes stayed at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Two early migrants in Nebraska were an adult-plumaged bird first observed on 9 March, and a juvenile confirmed on 19 March. Neither of these birds wintered at Aransas, so the total population was therefore 160 (144 adult/subadult and 16 juvenile). All 158 cranes wintering at Aransas were present 3 April, but by 10 April, about 103 cranes had begun to migrate, and by 24 April, only 13 cranes were still at Aransas. All cranes had migrated by 6 May.
Summer Field Report, June-July 1997, W. Ross Silcock, Joel G. Jorgensen
Summer Field Report, June-July 1997, W. Ross Silcock, Joel G. Jorgensen
Nebraska Bird Review
A couple of preliminary notes: in the accounts below we have noted for several species "Reports were routine." This means that these species, mostly common in occurrence, were indeed present and reported, but the reports did not include unusual arrival or departure dates or high counts. For this Summer Report, observers are encouraged to report high counts on their BBS routes, as well as nesting data such as egg and fledging dates. Finally, this report includes a few observations from 1996.
In general, this was a rather routine summer period. The only real rarity was, however, a good one, a …
Shorebird Migration In The Eastern Rainwater Basin—Spring 1997, Joel G. Jorgensen
Shorebird Migration In The Eastern Rainwater Basin—Spring 1997, Joel G. Jorgensen
Nebraska Bird Review
The Rainwater Basin is arguably Nebraska's most productive area for observing migrant shorebirds, especially in spring. After several years of irregular shorebirding in the region, in 1997 I decided to perform regular shorebird censuses in the eastern portion of the RWB (eRWB).
Spring 1997 Bird Counts During Tristate Meeting, And For North Platte-Lincoln County, Nebraska
Spring 1997 Bird Counts During Tristate Meeting, And For North Platte-Lincoln County, Nebraska
Nebraska Bird Review
The Ornithologists' Unions of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota held a Tristate spring meeting at Sioux City, IA on 16-18 May, organized by Bill Huser and committee members from Iowa and South Dakota, and hosted by the Loess Hills Audubon Society from South Sioux City, NE. Field trips were made into nearby areas of all three states. During an indoor session, a paper on "Migrating Hawks along Iowa's Loess Hills" was presented by Loren and Babs Padelford. The banquet speaker was Ken Kaufman, who spoke on "Bird study and natural history in the 21st century." During the weekend, a total …
Remembering Doris Gates, A Great Teacher, Mark M. Peyton
Remembering Doris Gates, A Great Teacher, Mark M. Peyton
Nebraska Bird Review
Doris Gates (1915-1983) taught Biology at Huntley, NE from 1938-1941, North Platte from 1941-1955, and Chadron State College from 1955-1974. She lived until her death at the foot of "Rush No More Butte" south of Chadron, was a member of the North Platte Tout Bird Club, and served as President of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union and Editor of The Nebraska Bird Review.
Doris included plants and birds in her lectures on Biology, but she taught much more than that because she understood the beauty of life. She believed that beauty was in what you did rather than what you looked …
Book Announcement [September 1997]
Book Announcement [September 1997]
Nebraska Bird Review
A 12-volume work entitled "Handbook of the Birds of the World" is in the making, with nine authors representing six countries (four from the U.S.) and 17 artists. The first three volumes have been published, and the fourth is due in December 1997. Each volume is illustrated with color photographs, color plates, and distribution maps. The publisher is Lynx Edicions, Passeig de Gracia, 12, 08007 Barcelona, Spain. The first four volumes can be purchased for us $580 (special offer until 12/31/97), or monthly payments can be arranged (no extra postage or packaging charges). Further information can be obtained on the …
Masthead From Nebraska Bird Review (September 1997) 65(3)
Masthead From Nebraska Bird Review (September 1997) 65(3)
Nebraska Bird Review
The Nebraska Bird Review is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December by the Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union, Inc., as its official journal, and is sent to members not in arrears for dues. Annual subscription rates (on a calendar-year basis only): $12.50 in the United States, $15.00 in Canada and Mexico, and $17.50 for all other countries, payable in advance. Single copies are $4.00 each, postpaid, in the United States, and $5.00 elsewhere. Send orders for back issues to Mary H. Pritchard, NOU Librarian, University of Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln, NE 68588-0514.
International Shorebird Survey Report For Southeastern Nebraska—Spring 1997, Kevin Poague, John Dinan
International Shorebird Survey Report For Southeastern Nebraska—Spring 1997, Kevin Poague, John Dinan
Nebraska Bird Review
In 1974, Manomet Observatory in Massachusetts organized the International Shorebird Survey (ISS) to collect information on shorebirds during migration. The project is intended to monitor shorebird population trends and to identify major migration routes, timing, and locations of staging areas. More than 600 contributors from 38 states of the United States, and countries, territories, and commonwealths throughout the hemisphere have contributed data since the program's inception. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission collected data for the ISS in the eastern Rainwater Basin area (Clay, Fillmore, York, and Seward counties) from 1993-1996.
Nebraska's eastern saline wetlands, located in or near the …
Two Hybrid Diving Ducks At Cunningham Lake, Douglas County, Joel G. Jorgensen
Two Hybrid Diving Ducks At Cunningham Lake, Douglas County, Joel G. Jorgensen
Nebraska Bird Review
During the spring of 1997 I had the opportunity to observe and study two apparent hybrid diving ducks at Glenn Cunningham Lake, Douglas County. Both birds appeared to be mature males in breeding plumage. One bird was a suspected Redhead x Canvasback hybrid and the other was a suspected Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser hybrid. Sibley (1994) states that both hybrid combinations occur "occasionally."
Diet Of A Relict Population Of The Eastern Woodrat In Nebraska, Hugh H. Genoways, Patricia W. Freeman, Mary K. Clausen
Diet Of A Relict Population Of The Eastern Woodrat In Nebraska, Hugh H. Genoways, Patricia W. Freeman, Mary K. Clausen
University of Nebraska State Museum: Mammalogy Papers
The relict population of Neotoma floridana occurring along the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraska was found to have a diet composed of 38 types of food items of which 37 types were plants. Unique features of the summer diet of this population were a higher than expected use of red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and invertebrates as food items.
Elephant Days And Nights: Ten Years With The Indian Elephant, Robert H.I. Dale
Elephant Days And Nights: Ten Years With The Indian Elephant, Robert H.I. Dale
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Book review for the following title:
Elephant Days and Nights. By Raman Sukumar (George B. Schaller, foreword), Oxford University Press, 1996, 200 pages.