Northern Waterthrush

Winter ecology

At mangrove sites in Puerto Rico I studied the non-breeding ecology of northern waterthrush.  We found that habitat quality varies greatly across habitats and is influenced by the tropical dry season.  These habitat differences affected patterns of space use and the physical condition of birds.

Publications

Smith, J.A.M.; Reitsma, L.R.; and Marra, P.P. 2011. Influence of moisture and food supply on the movement dynamics of a nonbreeding migratory bird in a seasonal landscape. The Auk. 128(1):43-52.

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Smith, J.A.M.; Reitsma, L.R.; and Marra, P.P. 2011. Multiple space use strategies and their divergent consequences in a nonbreeding migratory songbird. The Auk. 128(1):53-60.

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Article summary@ Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Smith, J.A.M.; Reitsma, L.R.; and Marra, P.P. 2010. Moisture as a determinant of habitat quality for a nonbreeding neotropical migratory songbird. Ecology. 91:2874-2882.

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Smith, J.A.M.; Reitsma, L.R.; Rockwood, L.R.; and Marra, P.P. 2008. Roosting behavior of a neotropical  migrant songbird, the northern waterthrush, during the non-breeding season. Journal of Avian Biology.  39:460-465.

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Article summary@ Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center