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Journal of Field Ornithology Top 25 Downloaded Articles in 2009 from Wiley-Blackwell
(Includes only articles from 2006-2009, must have individual or institutional access to download PDFs)

1. Michael G. Harvey, David N. Bonter, Laura M. Stenzler, Irby J. Lovette. 2006. A comparison of plucked feathers versus blood samples as DNA sources for molecular sexing. Journal of Field Ornithology 77(2):136-140. PDF
2. Antonio Celis-Murillo, Jill L. Deppe, Michael F. Allen. 2009. Using soundscape recordings to estimate bird species abundance, richness, and composition. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):64-78. PDF
3. Katherine Renton, Donald J. Brightsmith. 2009. Cavity use and reproductive success of nesting macaws in lowland forest of southeast Peru. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):1-8. PDF
4. Mark Bolton, Nigel Butcher, Fiona Sharpe, Danaë Stevens, Gareth Fisher. 2007. Remote monitoring of nests using digital camera technology. Journal of Field Ornithology 78(2):213-220. PDF
5. Joseph P. Roberts, Gary D. Schnell. 2006. Comparison of survey methods for wintering grassland birds. Journal of Field Ornithology 77(1):46-60. PDF
6. C. Alex Hartman, Lewis W. Oring. 2006. An inexpensive method for remotely monitoring nest activity. Journal of Field Ornithology 77(4):418-424. PDF
7. Fawen Qian, Heqi Wu, Libo Gao, Huige Zhang, Fengshan Li, Xingyao Zhong, Xiaojun Yang, Guangmei Zheng. 2009. Migration routes and stopover sites of Black-necked Cranes determined by satellite tracking. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):19-26. PDF
8. Garth Herring, Dale E. Gawlik, James M. Beerens. 2008. Evaluating two new methods for capturing large wetland birds. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(1):102-110. PDF
9. Sarah Pitzer, Joshua Hull, Holly B. Ernest, Angus C. Hull. 2008. Sex determination of three raptor species using morphology and molecular techniques. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(1):71-79. PDF
10. Andrew J. Pierce, Korakoch Pobprasert. 2007. A portable system for continuous monitoring of bird nests using digital video recorders. Journal of Field Ornithology 78(3):322-328. PDF
11. Jennifer L. Reidy. 2009. Nest predators of Lance-tailed Manakins on Isla Boca Brava, Panama. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(2):115-118. PDF
12. Alexis F.L.A. Powell. 2008. Responses of breeding birds in tallgrass prairie to fire and cattle grazing. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(1):41-52. PDF
13. Kyle A. Swiston, Daniel J. Mennill. 2009. Comparison of manual and automated methods for identifying target sounds in audio recordings of Pileated, Pale-billed, and putative Ivory-billed woodpeckers. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):42-50. PDF
14. Kara C. Donohue, Alfred M. Dufty Jr. 2006. Sex determination of Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis calurus) using DNA analysis and morphometrics. Journal of Field Ornithology 77(1):74-79. PDF
15. Peter S. Coates, John W. Connelly, David J. Delehanty. 2008. Predators of Greater Sage-Grouse nests identified by video monitoring. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(4):421-428. PDF
16. Daniel P. Huebner, Sarah R. Hurteau. 2007. An economical wireless cavity-nest viewer. Journal of Field Ornithology 78(1):87-92. PDF
17. Jerome P. Brewster, Theodore R. Simons. 2009. Testing the importance of auditory detections in avian point counts. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(2):178-182. PDF
18. David Westmoreland. 2008. Evidence of selection for egg crypsis in conspicuous nests. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(3):263-268. PDF
19. Fiona Sharpe, Mark Bolton, Rob Sheldon, Norman Ratcliffe. 2009. Effects of color banding, radio tagging, and repeated handling on the condition and survival of Lapwing chicks and consequences for estimates of breeding productivity. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):101-110. PDF
20. Samantha E. Franks, David B. Lank, D. Ryan Norris, Brett K. Sandercock, Caz M. Taylor, T. Kurt Kyser. 2009. Feather isotope analysis discriminates age-classes of Western, Least, and Semipalmated sandpipers when plumage methods are unreliable. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):51-63. PDF
21. Patrice Bourgault, Philippe Perret, Marcel M. Lambrechts. 2009. Food supplementation in distinct Corsican oak habitats and the timing of egg laying by Blue Tits. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(2):127-134. PDF
22. Walter S. Svagelj, Gustavo J. Fernández, Myriam E. Mermoz. 2009. Effects of nest-site characteristics and parental activity on cowbird parasitism and nest predation in Brown-and-yellow Marshbirds. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):9-18. PDF
23. Davina L. Hill, Hugo Arañibar-Rojas, Ross MacLeod. 2008. Wattled Curassows in Bolivia: abundance, habitat use, and conservation status. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(4):345-351. PDF
24. David A. Cimprich. 2009. Effect of count duration on abundance estimates of Black-capped Vireos. Journal of Field Ornithology 80(1):94-100. PDF
25. Eli S. Bridge, Raoul K. Boughton, Robert A. Aldredge, Timothy J. E. Harrison, Reed Bowman, Stephan J. Schoech. 2007. Measuring egg size using digital photography: testing Hoyt's method using Florida Scrub-Jay eggs. Journal of Field Ornithology 78(1):109-116. PDF

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