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Journal Published Papers
Online Published Papers
Amar, A., Reynolds, C., Thomson, R.L. and Dominoni, D. 2024. Investigating the impacts of artificial light via blackouts. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. IF: 16.8 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2024.04.006
Beaman, J.E., White, C.R., Clairbaux, M., Perret, S., Fort, J. and Grémillet, D. 2024. Cold adaptation does not handicap warm tolerance in the most abundant Arctic seabird. Proceedings of the Royal Society B 291. IF: 4.7 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2023.1887
Benito-Kaesbach, A., Suárez-Moncada, J., Velastegui, A., Moreno-Mendoza, J., Vera-Zambrano, M., Avendaño, U., Ryan, P.G. and Sanz-Lázaro, C. 2024. Understanding the sources of marine litter in remote islands: The Galapagos islands as a case study. Environmental Pollution . IF: 8.9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123772
Bliard, L., Dufour, P., Griesser, M. and Covas, R. 2024. Family living and cooperative breeding in birds are associated with the number of avian predators. Evolution. IF: 3.1. https://doi.org/10.1093/evolut/qpae058
Burawate, T.C. and Lloyd-Jones, D.J. 2024. Amphibian and reptile diversity of Niassa Special Reserve, Northern Mozambique. Journal of East African Natural History 113: 1-18. https://doi.org/10.2982/028.113.0101 NO IF
Clements, H.S., … Cohen, C., … Rollinson, D. et al. 2024. The bii4africa dataset of faunal and floral population intactness estimates across Africa’s major land uses. Scientific Data 11. IF: 9.8 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02832-6
Colyn, R.B., Anderson, T.A., Anderson, M.D., Retief, E.F., Van der Westhuizen-Coetzer, E.J. and Smit-Robinson, H. 2024. The use of image classification to estimate flamingo abundance from aerial, drone and satellite imagery. Ostrich. IF: 1.3 . https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2325674
Courbin, N., Besnard, A. and Grémillet, D. 2024. Transnational mortality from Spanish longline fisheries bycatch is shaping the decline of a vulnerable French seabird. Biological Conservation 293. IF: 4.9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2024.110597
Cruz-Flores, M., Lemaire, J., Brault-Favrou, M., Christensen-Dalsgaard, S., Churlaud, C., Descamps, S., Elliott, K., Erikstad, K.E., Ezhov, A., Gavrilo, M., Grémillet, D., Guillou, G., Hatch, S., Huffeldt, N.P., Kitaysky, A.S., Kolbeinsson, Y., Krasnov, Y., Langset, M., Leclaire, S., Linnebjerg, J.F., Lorentzen, E., Mallory, M.L., Merkel, F.R., Montevecchi, W., Mosbech, A., Patterson, A., Perret, S., Provencher, J.F., Reiertsen, T.K., Renner, H., Strøm, H., Takahashi, A., Thiebot, J.-F., Thorarinsson, T.L., Will, A., Bustamante, P. and Fort, J. 2024. Spatial distribution of selenium-mercury in Arctic seabirds. Environmental Pollution 343. IF: 8.9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123110
Curk, T., Melzheimer, J., Aschenborn, O., Amar, A., Kolberg, H., Garbett, R., Maude, G., Reading, R.P., Selebatso, M., Berzaghi, F., Hempson, G.P., Botha, A., Thomson, R.L., Tate, G. , Spiegel, O. and Santangeli, A. 2024. Integrating threat mapping and animal movement data to identify high‐risk areas for endangered mobile species. Animal Conservation. IF: 2.8 https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12980
D’Amelio, P.B., Silva, N.J., Silva, L.R., Ferreira, A.C., Theron, F., Doutrelant, C. and Covas, R. 2024. Highly variable breeding phenology in an arid region colonial cooperative breeder, the Sociable Weaver Philetairus socius. Ostrich. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2328654
Denner, C., Clements, H.S., Child, M.F. and De Vos, A. 2024. The diverse socioeconomic contributions of wildlife ranching. Conservation Science and Practice. IF: 2.8 . https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13166
Diez-Méndez, D. and Cunningham, S.J. 2024. Open-cup nesters in the Kalahari: Incubation and egg-shading behaviour in passerines cannot be detected with temperature dataloggers during hot periods. Journal of Arid Environments 222. IF: 2.7 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2024.105159
du Plessis, N.S., Turpie, J.K. and Letley, G.K. 2024. Feasibility of financing nature-based solutions for water security through water tariffs: evidence from South Africa. AQUA—Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society. IF: 1.9 https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2024.221
du Toit, C., Bond, A.L., Cunningham, S.J. , Field, D. and Portugal, S.J. 2024. Tactile bill-tip organs in seabirds suggests conservation of a deep avian symplesiomorphy. Biology Letters 20. IF: 2.8 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2024.0259
du Toit, C.J., Chinsamy, A. and Cunningham, S.J. 2024. Good vibrations: remote‐tactile foraging success of wading birds is positively affected by the water content of substrates they forage in. Journal of Avian Biology. IF: 1.5 https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.03243
Figuerola, J., Martínez-de la Puente, J., Díez-Fernández, A., Thomson, R.L. , Aguirre, J.I., Faivre, B. and Ibañez-Alamo, J.D. 2024. Urbanization correlates with the prevalence and richness of blood parasites in Eurasian Blackbirds (Turdus merula). Science of The Total Environment . IF: 8.2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171303
Fletcher, C., Ripple, W.J., Newsome, T., Barnard, P., Beamer, K., Behl, A., Bowen, J., Cooney, M., Crist, E., Field, C., Hiser, K., Karl, D.M., King, D.A., Mann, M.E., McGregor, D.P., Mora, C., Oreskes, N. and Wilson, M. 2024. Earth at risk: An urgent call to end the age of destruction and forge a just and sustainable future. PNAS Nexus 3(4). NO IF https://doi.org/10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae106
Grunst, A.S., Grunst, M.L., Grémillet, D., Chastel, O., Cruz‐Flores, M., Gentès, S., Grissot, A., Jakubas, D., Kato, A., Parteneau, C., Wojczulanis‐Jakubas, K. and Fort, J. 2024. Environment‐dependent relationships between corticosterone and energy expenditure during reproduction: Insights from seabirds in the context of climate change. Functional Ecology. IF: 4.6 https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14630
Hochleitner, L., Korpimäki, E., Chakarov, N., Isaksson, C., Nebel, C., Renner, S.C., Vasko, V., Voigt, C.C., Terraube, J. and Sumasgutner, P. 2024. Diet diversity, individual heterozygosity and habitat heterogeneity influence health parameters in Eurasian Kestrels (Falco tinnunculus). Ibis. IF: 1.8 https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13345
Joseph, G.S., Randriatsara, F., Rakotoarivelo, A.R., Rafidiarimanda, A.A. and Seymour, C.L. 2024. Across Madagascar, treeless grasslands characterised by erosion gullies are named after forest and trees. Plants People Planet. IF: 3.7 . https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10542
Joseph, G.S., Rakotoarivelo, A.R., Pedrono, M. and Seymour, C.L. 2024. Can rewilding with giant tortoises increase woody habitat and limit fire across Madagascar's grasslands?. Plants People Planet. IF: 3.7 https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10474
Joseph, G.S. and Seymour, C.L. 2024. Commentary: The role of palaeoecology in reconciling biodiversity conservation, livelihoods, and carbon storage in Madagascar. Frontiers in Conservation Science 5. NO IF https://doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.2024.1389498
Key, S., Ryan, P.G., Gabbott, S.E., Allen, J. and Abbott, A.P. 2024. Influence of colourants on environmental degradation of plastic litter. Environmental Pollution. IF: 8.9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123701
Lambert, C., Cecere, J.G., De Pascalis, F. and Grémillet, D. 2024. Correcting detection bias in mapping the abundance of marine megafauna using a Mediterranean seabird as an example. ICES Journal of Marine Science . IF: 3.1 https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsae058
Le Clercq, L.S., Phetla, V., Osinubi, S.T., Kotzé, A., Grobler, J.P. and Dalton, D.L. 2024. Phenotypic correlates between clock genes and phenology among populations of Diederik cuckoo, Chrysococcyx caprius . Ecology and Evolution 14(8). IF: 2.3 https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70117
Lee, A.T.K. and Wright, D.R. 2024. A conservation assessment of birds in the Karoo region of South Africa: densities, populations, ranges, and trend estimates. Ostrich. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2331162
Little, R.M. 2024. The status of listing global bird species. Ostrich. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2325123
McInnes, A.M., Weideman, E.A., Carpenter-Kling, T., Barham, P., Christian, M., Day, K., Glencross, J.S., Hagen, C., Kock, A., Lawrence, C., Ludynia, K., Makhado, A., Pichegru, L., Shannon, L., Sherley, R.B., Smith, C., Steinfurth, A., Stander, N., Upfold, L. and Waller, L. 2024. Commercial fishery no-take zones for African penguins minimize fisheries losses at the expense of conservation gains. ICES Journal of Marine Science . IF: 3.1 https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsae109
Malan, G., Walker, K.S. and Monadjem, A. 2024. Finders' eaters: Increasing bush encroachment may shift carcass detection from diurnal avian to nocturnal mammalian scavengers. African Journal of Ecology 62(2). IF: 1.1 https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.13262
Martin, T.E. and Lloyd, P. 2024. Potential drivers of differences in breeding phenology as a component of life history strategies among coexisting species. Functional Ecology. IF: 4.6 https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14640
Matthew, D.A., Ivande, S.T., Ottosson, U. and Osinubi, S.T. 2024. Difference in acoustic responses to urbanisation in two African passerines. Ostrich. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2310683
Miller, S.M., Behrendorff, L., Allen, B.L., Andrew, R.L., Ballard, G., Ballard, J.W.O., Cairns, K.M., Conroy, G.C., Fleming, P.J., Grueber, C.E. and Oakey, J. 2024. Isolation, small population size, and management influence inbreeding and reduced genetic variation in K’gari dingoes. Conservation Genetics . IF: 2.2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-024-01616-8
Moreras, A., Tolvanen, J., Kysučan, M., Samaš, P., Grim, T. and Thomson, R.L. 2024. Can nest design hinder brood parasitism success?. Journal of Avian Biology. IF: 1.5 https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.03300
Perold, V., Ronconi, R.A., Moloney, C.L. , Dilley, B.J., Connan, M. and Ryan, P.G. 2024. Little change in plastic loads in South Atlantic seabirds since the 1980s. Science of The Total Environment. IF: 8.2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175343
Reusch, K., Connan, M., Ryan, P.G., Butler, M. and Pichegru, L.2024. Spatio‐temporal differences in the diet and trophic ecology of Kelp Gulls (Larus dominicanus) in South Africa. Ibis. IF: 1.8 https://doi.org/10.1111/ibi.13344
Rose, S., Thomson, R.L. and Lee, A.T.K.2024. Persisting in a transformed landscape: occupancy and habitat association of the range-restricted Agulhas Long-billed Lark Certhilauda brevirostris. Emu-Austral Ornithology . IF: 0.9 https://doi.org/10.1080/01584197.2024.2306376
Ryan, P.G., Pichegru, L. and Connan, M. 2024. Tracing beach litter sources: drink lids tell a different story from their bottles. Marine Pollution Bulletin 201. IF: 5.8 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116186
Serratosa, J., Oppel, S., Rotics, S., … Tate, G., et al. 2024. Tracking data highlight the importance of human-induced mortality for large migratory birds at a flyway scale. Biological Conservation 293. IF: 4.9 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2024.110525
Shaw, P., Ogada, D., Dunn, L., Buij, R., Amar, A., Garbett, R., Herremans, M., Virani, M.Z., Kendall, C.J., Croes, B.M. and Odino, M., 2024. African savanna raptors show evidence of widespread population collapse and a growing dependence on protected areas. Nature Ecology & Evolution. IF: 13.9 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-02236-0
Sherley, R.B., Makhado, A.B. , Crawford, R.J., Hagen, C., Kemper, J., Ludynia, K., Masotla, M.J., McInnes, A., Pichegru, L., Tom, D. and Upfold, L. 2024. The African Penguin Spheniscus demersus should be considered Critically Endangered. Ostrich. IF: 1.3. https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2355618
Silva, N.J., Benoit, F., Elliott, A., Rault, C., Colençon, P., Covas, R. and Doutrelant, C. 2024. Sex and age differences in the preference for materials for the communal nests of sociable weavers Philetairus socius . Ethology. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.1111/eth.13472
Simmons, R.E.and Martins, M. 2024. Lack of evasive behaviour by a Martial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus on impact with a turbine blade at a South African wind farm: causes and mitigations. Ostrich . IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2325673
Voelker, G., Wogan, G.O., Huntley, J.W., Kaliba, P.M., de Swardt, D.H. and Bowie, R.C.K. 2024. Climate cycling did not affect haplotype distribution in an abundant Southern African avian habitat generalist species, the familiar chat (Oenanthe familiaris). Integrative Zoology. IF: 3.5 https://doi.org/10.1111/1749-4877.12879
Weiss, J.A., Cramer, M.D. and Thompson, D.I. 2024. Rainfall, peak river flow and flow variability drive spatio‐temporal change in the extent of riparian woodland in an African protected area savanna. Ecohydrology. IF: 2.5 https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.2685
Final Journal Published Papers
Albert, C., Moe, B., Strøm, H., Grémillet, D. et al. 2024. Seabirds reveal mercury distribution across the North Atlantic. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 121(21). IF: 9.4 https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2315513121
Bayliss, J., Bittencourt-Silva, G.B., Branch, W.R., Bruessow, C., Collins, S., Congdon, T.C.E., Conradie, W., Curran, M., Daniels, S.R., Darbyshire, I., Farooq, H., Fishpool, L., Grantham, G., Magombo, Z., Matimele, H., Monadjem, A., Monteiro, J., Osborne, J., Saunders, J., Smith, P., Spottiswoode, C.N. , Taylor, P.J., Timberlake, J., Tolley, K.A., Tovela, E. and Platts, P.J. 2024. A biogeographical appraisal of the threatened South East Africa Montane Archipelago ecoregion. Scientific Reports 14(1). IF: 3.8 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54671-z
Bryson, U.and Paijmans, D. 2024. Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor Gmelin 1788 on its non-breeding grounds: comparative biometrics, moult data and criteria to determine age and sex. Namibian Journal of Environment 9 D: 1-20. NO IF
Charrier, J., Fort, J., Tessier, E., Asensio, O., Guillou, G., Grémillet, D. , Marsaudon, V., Gentès, S. and Amouroux, D. 2024. Mercury compound distribution and stable isotope composition in the different compartments of seabird eggs: The case of three species breeding in East Greenland. Chemosphere 363. IF: 8.1 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142857
Craig, A.J.F.K. and Dean, W.R.J. 2024. South African birds in a Canadian museum: the legacy of colonial service by Lionel E Taylor. Ostrich 95: 83-86. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2326604
D'Amelio, P.B., Covas, R., Ferreira, A.C., Fortuna, R., Silva, L.R., Theron, F., Rybak, F. and Doutrelant, C. 2024. Benefits of pair-bond duration on reproduction in a life-long monogamous cooperative passerine. American Naturalist 203(5). IF: 2.4 https://doi.org/10.1086/729436
Dixit, T. 2024. A synthesis of coevolution across levels of biological organization. Evolution 78: 211-220. IF: 3.3 https://doi.org/10.1093/evolut/qpad082
Dunlop, J., Milton, S. and Ryan, P.G. 2024. Publication list of William Richard John Dean. Ostrich 95: 172-179. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2380189
Fortuna, R., Covas, R., D'Amelio, P.B., Silva, L.R., Parenteau, C., Bliard, L., Rybak, F., Doutrelant, C. and Paquet, M. 2024. Interplay of cooperative breeding and predation risk on egg allocation and reproductive output. Behavioral Ecology 35(2). IF: 2.5 https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/arae010
Jamie, G.A. and Keogh, N.T. 2024. First record of Pincoya Storm Petrel Oceanites pincoyae from Africa, with implications for the taxonomy and ecology of Oceanites storm petrels. Marine Ornithology 52: 17-21. IF: 0.6
Kemp, R., Colyn, R., Freeman, M.T. and McKechnie, A.E. 2024. Population status of the range-restricted Red Lark Calendulauda burra in a conservation area stronghold. Ostrich 95: 140-151. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2368502
Langhammer, P.F., Bull, J.W., Bicknell, J.E., Oakley, J.L., Brown, M.H., Bruford, M.W., Butchart, S.H., Carr, J.A., Church, D., Cooney, R. Cutajar, S., Foden, W., et al. 2024. The positive impact of conservation action. Science 384: 453-458. IF: 44.7 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adj6598
Miller, S.M. 2024. An update on reducing cub recruitment in small, fenced wild lion populations. African Journal of Wildlife Research 54: 15-19. IF: 0.9 https://doi.org/10.3957/056.053.0015
Panter, C.T., Naude, V.N., Barbar, F. and Amar, A. 2024. Continental scale dietary patterns in a New World raptor using web-sourced photographs. Plos One 19(7). IF: 2.9 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304740
Perold, V., Connan, M., Suaria, G., Weideman, E.A., Dilley, B.J. and Ryan, P.G. 2024. Regurgitated skua pellets containing the remains of South Atlantic seabirds can be used as biomonitors of small buoyant plastics at sea. Marine Pollution Bulletin 203. IF: 5.8 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116400
Rodseth, E., Sumasgutner, P., Tate, G., Nilsson, J.F., Watson, H., Maritz, M.F., Ingle, R.A. and Amar, A. 2024. Pleiotropic effects of melanin pigmentation: haemoparasite infection intensity but not telomere length is associated with plumage morph in black sparrowhawks. Royal Society Open Science 11(4). IF: 2.9 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.230370
Ryan, P.G. and Seymour, C.L. 2024. In memoriam: William Richard John Dean. Ostrich 95: iii-vi. IF: 1.3 https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2024.2366098
Santangeli, A., Mammola, S., Nanni, V. and Lambertucci, S.A. 2024. Large language models debunk fake and sensational wildlife news. Integrative Conservation 3: 127-133. NO IF https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.55
Selier, J., Miller, S.M., Coverdale, B., Ferreira, S., Kruger, J. and Parker, D.M. 2024. Wild lions in small, fenced reserves in South Africa conform to a meta‐population. Ecological Solutions and Evidence 5(3). IF: 2.6. https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12341
Thepault, A., Rodrigues, A.S., Drago, L. and Grémillet, D. 2024. Food chain without giants: modelling the trophic impact of bowhead whaling on little auk populations in the Atlantic Arctic. Proceedings B 291. IF: 3.8 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.1183
Weber, M., Storch, I., Hoffman, T. and Thomson, R. 2024. Birds as indicators for the environmental impact of anthropogenic activities on Onguma, Namibia. Biodiversity Observations 14: 9–26. No IF https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1180