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Effects of rearing systems on performance, egg characteristics and immune response in two layer hen genotype. Kucukyilmaz, Kamil; Bozkurt, Mehmet; Herken, Emine Nur; Cinar, Mustafa; Cath, Abdullah Ugur; Bintas, Report Mar 13, 2012 7831
Description of eggs, nest, and parental care of the Smoky Bush Tyrant (Myiotheretes fumigatus) from Ecuador. Stawarczyk, Tadeusz; Borowiec, Marta; Greeney, Harold F.; Simbana, Jose T. Report Mar 1, 2012 2256
Auk.: Effects of incubation delay on viability and microbial growth of wood duck (Aix sponsa) eggs. Walls, J.G.; Hepp, G.R.; Eckhardt, L.G. Reprint Mar 1, 2012 229
Nest, eggs, and nest placement of the Brazilian endemic Black-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila melanogaster). Rovedder, Cristiano Eidt; Fontana, Carla Suertegaray Report Mar 1, 2012 2201
Description of the nest and egg of an Atlantic Forest endemic, the Black-headed Berryeater, Carpornis melanocephala (Cotingidae). Belmonte-Lopes, Ricardo; Mauricio, Giovanni N.; Bornschein, Marcos R. Brief article Dec 1, 2011 2136
Artificial nest cavity used successfully by native species and avoided by European Starlings. Tyson, Laura A.; Blackwell, Bradley F.; Seamans, Thomas W. Report Dec 1, 2011 1975
Method for casting large numbers of clay eggs for use in studies of artificial nests. Martin, Joel D.; Dueser, Raymond D.; Moncrief, Nancy D. Report Dec 1, 2010 3623
The Auk.: Socially induced synchronization of every-other-day egg laying in a seabird colony. Henson, S.M.; Hayward, J.L.; Cushing, J.M. Brief article Dec 1, 2010 166
Garlic (Allium sativum) supplementation: influence on egg production, quality, and yolk cholesterol level in layer hens. Mahmoud, Kamel Z.; Gharaibeh, Saad M.; Zakaria, Hana A.; Qatramiz, Amer M. Report Nov 1, 2010 5213
Nests, nest placement, and eggs of three Philippine endemic birds. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Luis A.; Oliveros, Carl; Puna, Nevong; Moyle, Robert G. Report Sep 1, 2010 1893
Nests, eggs, and young of the Azure-crowned hummingbird (Amazilia cyanocephala). Ornelas, Juan Francisco Report Sep 1, 2010 2363
The Auk.: socially induced synchronization of every-other-day egg laying in a seabird colony. Henson, S.M.; Hayward, J.L.; Cushing, J.M. Reprint Sep 1, 2010 166
Nest description of the Garden Emerald (Chlorostilbon assimilis) from Costa Rica. Sandoval, Luis; Escalante, Ignacio Report Sep 1, 2010 1047
The nest of the Cipo Canastero (Asthenes luizae), an endemic Furnariid from the Espinhaco Range, Southeastern Brazil. Gomes, Henrique Belfort; Rodrigues, Marcos Report Sep 1, 2010 1984
Nest predators of ground-nesting birds in Montane Forest of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona. Kirkpatrick, Chris; Conway, Courtney J. Report Sep 1, 2010 2599
Infanticide by an Eastern Phoebe. Ritchison, Gary; Ritchison, Brandon T. Report Sep 1, 2010 1632
Assessing generalized egg mimicry: a quantitative comparison of eggs of Brown-headed Cowbirds and grassland passerines. Klippenstine, Dwight R.; Sealy, Spencer G. Report Jun 1, 2010 5076
Taurine enrichment of eggs with feather meal and pyridoxine. Lee, S.M.; Lim, H.S.; Namgung, N.; Lee, B.H.; Paik, I.K. Report May 1, 2010 5689
Newer chemicals found in wildlife: supposedly safer flame retardants turning up in falcon eggs. Ehrenberg, Rachel Apr 24, 2010 390
Influence of energy restriction and pre-incubation holding period of eggs on fertility and hatchability in aged broiler breeders. Sunder, G. Shyam; Kumar, Ch. Vijaya; Panda, A.K.; Rao, S.V. Rama; Raju, M.V.L.N. Report Feb 1, 2010 4284
Effect of selenium-enriched bean sprout and other selenium sources on productivity and selenium concentration in eggs of laying hens. Chinrasri, O.; Chantiratikul, P.; Thosaikham, W.; Atiwetin, P.; Chumpawadee, S.; Saenthaweesuk, S.; Report Dec 1, 2009 4176
Chilean Swallows (Tachycineta meyeni) adjust the number of feathers added to the nest with time of breeding. Liljesthrom, Marcela; Schiavini, Adrian; Reboreda, Juan C. Report Dec 1, 2009 3774
Nesting of the Planalto Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris). Cockle, Kristina L.; Bodrati, A. Alejandro Report Dec 1, 2009 4623
Breeding biology of the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) at Tirunelveli, South India. Doss, D. Paramanantha Swami; Gopukumar, N.; Sripathi, K. Report Dec 1, 2009 3039
Breeding biology of the Grey-hooded Parrotbill (Paradoxornis zappeyi) at Wawushan, Sichuan, China. Yingxin, Jiang; Yue-Hua, Sun; Nan, Lu; Zhonglin, Bi Report Dec 1, 2009 2167
Breeding success and social mating system of the Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail (Spartonoica maluroides). Llambias, Paulo E.; Ferretti, Valentina; Cardoni, Daniel A.; Maldonado, Jesus E. Report Dec 1, 2009 2496
Breeding of the Spot-billed Toucanet (Selenidera maculirostris) in the wild. Guaraldo, Andre de Camargo; Staggemeier, Vanessa Graziele Report Dec 1, 2009 1345
Proximity to active Accipiter nests reduces nest predation of Black-chinned Hummingbirds. Greeney, Harold F.; Wethington, Susan M. Report Dec 1, 2009 1714
Use of active Monk Parakeet nests by Common Pigeons and response by the host. Nores, Manuel Report Dec 1, 2009 1743
Invasive fire ants depredate nest of Florida Scrub-Jay. Wilcoxen, Travis E.; Rensel, Michelle A. Report Dec 1, 2009 1261
Nest box temperature and hatching success of American Kestrels varies with nest box orientation. Butler, Michael W.; Whitman, Buddy A.; Dufty, Alfred M., Jr. Report Dec 1, 2009 2311
Nest-site selection and nest survival of early successional birds in central Pennsylvania. Schill, Katie L.; Yahner, Richard H. Report Sep 1, 2009 5735
A nest of the Marble-faced Bristle Tyrant (Pogonotriccus ophthalmicus) with comparative comments on nests of related genera. Greeney, Harold F. Report Sep 1, 2009 2838
Description of the nest and eggs of the Black-cheeked Ant Tanager (Habia atrimaxillaris). Sandoval, Luis; Gallo, Abraham Report Sep 1, 2009 1679
Science letters. Jun 1, 2009 319
Nocturnal predation of females on nests: an important source of mortality for golden-cheeked warblers? Reidy, Jennifer L.; Stake, Mike M.; Thompson, Frank R., III Report Jun 1, 2009 4139
Parental investment theory and nest defense by Eastern Kingbirds. Redmond, Lucas J.; Murphy, Michael T.; Dolan, Amy C.; Sexton, Karen Report Mar 1, 2009 6819
Relationship between species richness of excavator birds and cavity-adopters in seven tropical forests in Costa Rica. Sandoval, Luis; Barrantes, Gilbert Report Mar 1, 2009 4334
Detection probabilities of woodpecker nests in mixed conifer forests in Oregon. Russell, Robin E.; Saab, Victoria A.; Rotella, Jay J.; Dudley, Jonathan G. Report Mar 1, 2009 4376
First record of nest and eggs of the Pale-naped Brush Finch (Atlapetes pallidinucha). Peraza, Camilo A. Report Mar 1, 2009 2911
"Fanning" behavior and nesting biology of the Least Grebe. Patrikeev, Michael Report Mar 1, 2009 1489
Repeated Brown-headed Cowbird parasitism of an artificial nest. Coppedge, Bryan R. Report Mar 1, 2009 1588
Selection of fresh vegetation for nest lining by Red-shouldered Hawks. Dykstra, Cheryl R.; Hays, Jeffrey L.; Simon, Melinda M. Report Mar 1, 2009 2302
Differential ejection of cowbird eggs and non-mimetic eggs by grassland passerines. Klippenstine, Dwight R.; Sealy, Spencer G. Report Dec 1, 2008 4125
Between and within clutch variation of egg size in Greater Rheas. Fernandez, Gustavo J.; Reboreda, Juan C. Report Dec 1, 2008 5052
Nest defense by Carolina wrens. D'Orazio, Kelly A.; Neudorf, Diane L.H. Report Sep 1, 2008 3788
Nesting biology of the Giant Conebill (Oreomanes fraseri) in the High Andes of Bolivia. Cahill, J.R.A.; Matthysen, E.; Huanca, N.E. Report Sep 1, 2008 3337
Nest habitat selection of White-winged Scoters on Yukon Flats, Alaska. Safine, David E.; Lindberg, Mark S. Report Sep 1, 2008 7008
Nest raising by Red-crowned Cranes in response to human-mediated flooding at Zhalong Nature Reserve, China. Wang, Qiang; Li, Feng Report Sep 1, 2008 1622
White-winged Diuca Finch (Diuca speculifera) nesting on Quelccaya Ice Cap, Peru. Hardy, Douglas R.; Hardy, Spencer P. Report Sep 1, 2008 2400
Nest success and nest predation of the endangered Rota White-eye (Zosterops rotensis). Berry, Lainie; Taisacan, Estanislao Report Sep 1, 2008 1226
Predators at nests of the Western Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus atrinucha). Tarwater, Corey E. Report Sep 1, 2008 3235
The effects of dietary Turkish propolis and vitamin C on performance, digestibility, egg production and egg quality in laying hens under different environmental temperatures. Seven, Pinar Tatli Report Aug 1, 2008 6146
Effects of egg storage material and storage period on hatchability in Japanese quail. Lacin, E.; Coban, O.; Sabuncuoglu, N. Report Aug 1, 2008 4422
Nest reuse by Vermilion Flycatchers in Texas. Ellison, Kevin S. Report Jun 1, 2008 3590
Substrate and vegetation selection by nesting Piping Plovers. Cohen, Jonathan B.; Wunker, Elizabeth H.; Fraser, James D. Report Jun 1, 2008 2376
Nests of Black-throated Green Warblers in tree cavities. Tozer, Douglas C. Report Jun 1, 2008 1726
Associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms in BMPR-IB gene with egg production in a synthetic broiler line. Zhang, N.B.; Tang, H.; Kang, L.; Ma. Y.H.; Cao, D.G.; Lu, Y.; Hou, M.; Jiang, Y.L. Report May 1, 2008 3721
First description of nests and eggs of two Hispaniolan endemic species: Western Chat-tanager (Calyptophilus tertius) and Hispaniolan Highland-tanager (Xenoligea montana). Rimmer, Christopher C.; Woolaver, Lance G.; Nichols, Rina K.; Fernandez, Eladio M.; Latta, Steven C. Report Mar 1, 2008 2941
Abnormal eggs of Rio Grande Wild Turkeys on the Edwards Plateau, Texas. Melton, Kyle B.; Dreibelbis, Justin Z.; Aguirre, Ray; Collier, Bret A.; Schwertner, T. Wayne; Peters Report Mar 1, 2008 1331
Rare bird nests are cause for celebration. Levin, Rachel; Trick, Joel; DeCapita, Mike Dec 1, 2007 978
Observation of a Northern Cardinal nest reused by a Gray Catbird in the same season. Horn, Jeff A.; Ward, Michael P.; Alessi, Mark G.; Danner, Tara A.; Novak, Robert J. Report Dec 1, 2007 1209
Effects of experimental egg composition on rejection by village weavers (Ploceus cucullatus). Prather, John W.; Cruz, Alexander; Weaver, Pablo F.; Wiley, James W. Report Dec 1, 2007 5777
Bird flu measures won't affect eggs. Brief article Feb 17, 2007 154
Odor-chasing penguins. Price, Michael Jan 31, 2007 406
Sexual dimorphism, dispersal patterns, and breeding biology of the Taiwan Yuhina: a joint-nesting passerine. Yuan, Hsiao-Wei; Shen, Sheng-Feng; Hung, Hisn-Yi Dec 1, 2006 2744
Nest-site selection and productivity of American Dippers in the Oregon Coast Range. Loegering, John P.; Anthony, Robert G. Sep 1, 2006 9479
Variation in size and composition of Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) and Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) eggs. Lavers, Jennifer L.; Thompson, Jonathan E.; Paszkowski, Cynthia A.; Ankney, C. Davison Jun 1, 2006 3184
First observation of cavity nesting by a female Blue Grosbeak. Risch, Thomas S.; Robinson, Thomas J. Mar 1, 2006 1220
Field experiments on eggshell removal by mountain plovers. Sordahl, Tex A. Mar 1, 2006 2701
Abnormal eggs and incubation behavior in Northern Bobwhite. Hernandez, Fidel; Arredondo, Juan A.; Hernandez, Froylan Bryant, Fred C.; Brennan, Leonard A. Mar 1, 2006 1795
Ladybug mom provides infertile eggs as baby food. Brief Article Jul 23, 2005 208
Bird's nest safari: how many different birds' nests can you spot? Grant, Judyann Oct 1, 2004 509
Risk of egg diseases may rush incubation. Brief Article Sep 20, 2003 305
Young turks: Steve Davidson reckons brush-turkey chicks are the solitary street kids of the rainforest. Davidson, Steve Oct 1, 2002 1665
Use of a reclaimed stripmine by grassland nesting birds in East-Central Ohio (1). Ingold, Danny J. Jun 1, 2002 5274
Bird's Nest Soup. Lopossa, Barbara D. Recipe Dec 1, 2000 759
Birds' eggs started to thin long before DDT. Milius, Susan Brief Article Apr 25, 1998 490
Northern birds laying eggs earlier. Mlot, Christine Brief Article Aug 30, 1997 167
You can help nesting birds. Van Enkevort, Shari S. Jun 1, 1995 225
Bird's nest soup. Lopossa, Barbara D. Mar 1, 1994 785
Swallows keep eggs in several baskets. Monastersky, Richard Jan 9, 1988 409

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