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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"blackbird"”.

  1. The effect of behavioral interactions on the structure and maintenance of blackbird winter roosts

    Whedbee, E. Duke.East Carolina University2022

    ecu Repository record

  2. Modelling the spatial distribution of blackbird (Turdus merula) and ring ouzel (Turdus torquatus) in Switzerland

    von dem Bussche, JensUniversität Potsdam

    … preferences of ring ouzel (Turdus torquatus) and blackbird (T. merula) in Switzerland, we adopt species distribution modelling and predict the species’ spatial distribution. We model on two different scales to analyse in how far downscaling leads to a different set of predictors to describe the …

    potsdam-thes Repository record

  3. Pituitary Prolactin Content of the Redwinged Blackbird at Pre-Breeding, Breeding and Post-Breeding Intervals

    Kobets, Ernest M.Creighton University1970

    … involved the order Passeriformes. The Redwinged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) of this order is the subject of the present investigation. Changes in prolactin quantities of the pituitary at various stages in the reproductive cycle are the prime areas of concern. | Most of the previous …

    creighton Repository record

  4. Nontarget Avian Use of DRC-1339 Treated Plots During An Experimental Blackbird Control Program in Eastern South Dakota

    Smith, Jason A.

    … Service has implemented an experimental blackbird control program using the avicide DRC-1339 to reduce the population of depredating blackbirds (red-winged blackbirds [Agelaius phoeniceus], yellow-headed blackbirds [Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus], and common grackles [Quiscalus quiscula]) …

    sdstate Repository record

  5. Non-game Birds in Relation to habitat Variation on South Dakota Wetlands

    Weber, Michael J.

    … strata and wetland classification: red-winged blackbird {Agelaius phoeniceus), yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), Wilson's phalarope (Steganopus tricolor), black tern (Chlidonias niger), lesser yellowlegs (Totanus flavipes), sora {Porzana carolina), marbled godwit (Limosa …

    sdstate Repository record

  6. Doctoral thesis recital (double bass)

    Booker, AdamThe University of Texas at Austin2010

    … Parker -- Skylark / H. Carmichael, J. Mercer -- Blackbird / Paul McCartney -- Birdland / Joe Zawinul.

    texas Repository record

  7. Grassland bird associations in a managed agricultural matrix

    Conover, Ross2009

    … Strip-transect surveys showed that Red-winged Blackbird (43%) and Dickcissel (42%) dominated bird communities, but other abundant species included Eastern Meadowlark, Indigo Bunting, Mourning Dove, and Northern Bobwhite. Bird diversity was greater in blocks than buffers, and diverse filter …

    iastate Repository record

  8. Toward a Postmodern Avant-Garde: Labour, Virtuosity, and Aesthetics in an American New Music Ensemble

    Pippen, John RThe University of Western Ontario2014

    … of the American new music ensemble eighth blackbird (lower-case intentional). Drawing on ethnographic research conducted with the ensemble for the past six years, I show how the ensemble responds to specific cultural pressures endemic to the classical music scene, its new music vanguard, …

    uwo Repository record

  9. Effects of Land Use on Avifauna in the Lake Thompson Watershed, South Dakota

    Franke, Ruth Anne

    … regimes. In descending order, the red-winged blackbird (Aeglaius phoeniceus), the yellow-headed blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), and the common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) were the most abundant breeding birds in the LTW, based on results of the point counts. Breeding birds were …

    sdstate Repository record

  10. Birds on Modified Wetlands in Eastern South Dakota

    Brady, E. Nell

    … most abundant species included the red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris), and song sparrow (Melospiza melodia). Analysis of variance was used to test between treatment (modified and natural plots on the wetlands) differences for the dependent variables: …

    sdstate Repository record

  11. Wildlife Use of Wastewater Ponds at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory

    Cieminski, Karen L.

    … barn swallow, European starling, yellow-headed blackbird, Brewer's blackbird, and brown-headed cowbird. Most of the common species nested at or near the ponds. Species richness was greatest in May and September. Waterfowl had highest use in April, May, August, and September. Shorebirds were most …

    sdstate Repository record

  12. Navigating neoliberalism: cultivating community in contemporary music

    Trapani, EmilyUniversity of Missouri--Kansas City2025

    … choices of contemporary chamber ensemble Eighth Blackbird, Newfound Chamber Winds and the work of No Divide KC this paper seeks to illuminate the ways in which these organizations have successfully navigated an expanding neoliberal marketplace by embracing the principles within which it operates. …

    umkc Repository record

  13. The role of birds in spreading the Cylindrocladium Black Rot of peanuts

    Hiller, Richard B.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University1978

    … Cylindrocladium crotalariae. Soil samples from a blackbird roost in the area were also analysed for C. crotalariae. None of the samples taken showed presence of the fungus. Microsclerotia of the fungus were force fed by different methods to 3 species of captive bird (Canada Geese, Japanese Quail, …

    vt Repository record

  14. Culicoides smulkiųjų mašalų (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) mitybos analizė /

    Kondrotaitė, Simona,Institutional Repository of Vilnius University2024

    … took their blood meal, the most common was the blackbird (Turdus merula). The mammal blood meal sources were mainly cattle (Bos taurus), humans (Homo sapiens), and domestic cat (Felis catus). Additionally, the found Culicoides ornithophilic species were C. segnis, C. kibunensis, C. festivipennis …

    vilnius Repository record

  15. Photorealistic sensor simulation for perception-driven robotics using virtual reality

    Guerra, Winter Joseph.Massachusetts Institute of Technology2019

    … motion-capture facility. Second, we present The Blackbird Dataset, a large-scale dataset for UAV perception in aggressive flight containing over 10 hours of flight data across 171 flights at velocities up to 13.8ms⁻¹ in 5 environments with some dynamic elements. Third, we introduce a virtual …

    mit Repository record

  16. The Solo Piano Works of Henri Dutilleux: A Stylistic Analysis

    Suniga, Rosemarie

    … gré des ondes; Bergerie;Piano Sonata, Op. 1;Blackbird; Tous les chemins... mènent à Rome; Résonnances; Mini-prélude en éventail; Petit air à dormir debout;and the3 Préludes: D'ombre et de silence, Sur un même accordandLe jeu des contraires.Examination of the use of form, rhythm, harmony, …

    south-carolina Repository record

  17. Genotypic and Phenotypic Determinants of Japanese Encephalitis Virus Geographical Expansion

    Schuh, Amy 1978-The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston2016

    … and the subsequent displacement of GIII. The blackbird model of JEV viremia revealed that 100.0% of blackbirds developed detectable viremias following inoculation with the GI-a and GI-b isolates, while only 66.7% of blackbirds developed viremias following inoculation with the GII and GIV …

    utmb Repository record

  18. Effects of Grazing on Nongame Breeding brids, Insects, and Vegetation in Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands in North Dakota

    Kennedy, Carmen L.

    … Lark Bunting, Grasshopper Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, and Brown-headed Cowbird composed a majority of the species composition in 1992 and 1993. Mean density of male birds (all species combined) exhibited a downward trend from 1992 to 1993 which was most likely due to colder temperatures and …

    sdstate Repository record

  19. Determining the Pathogenesis and Enzootic Transmission of Usutu Virus

    Kuchinsky, SarahVirginia Tech2022

    … large die-offs, or epizootics, of the Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula), as well as an increase in human cases. This dissertation sought to understand whether USUV has evolved to become more pathogenic in humans or transmissible in birds. We compared the pathogenesis of five different USUV …

    vt Repository record

  20. Avian Nesting Densities and Success in Introduced Cool-Season Grass-Legume Plantings Versus Warm-Season Native Grass Planting in South Dakota 2002-2003

    Rohlfing, Mark B.

    … dabbling ducks (Anas spp.) and red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) nest densities were higher in DNC than WSN. In 2003, no differences in nest densities were detected for any species. Passerine nest numbers were insufficient to statistically analyze. Results indicate that avian …

    sdstate Repository record

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