M.S. Advisees and Their Thesis Topics
Carder, Michelle. 2008. Tail-wagging by Eastern Phoebes (Sayornis phoebe): a possible pursuit- deterrent signal
Lattin, Christine. 2008. Intra- and intersexual functions of singing by male Blue Grosbeaks (Passerina caerulea): the role of within-song variation
Henline, Worder. 2007. The vocal repertoire of white-faced sakis (Pithecia pithecia).
Martin, Sarah. 2007. Effect of breeding density and male phenotype on extra-pair paternity in Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis).
Olson, W. Chelsey. 2006. Territory quality, reproductive success, and hunting behavior of Loggerhead Shrikes
Peterson, Nicholas R. 2006. Territory size, habitat use, hunting behavior, and reproductive success of Loggerhead Shrikes in central Kentucky
Proppe, Darren. 2005. Use and possible functions of the primary and sustained songs of male Grasshopper Sparrows
Hodge, Michael. 2005. Bewick's Wrens in Kentucky and Tennessee: distribution, breeding success, habitat use, and interactions with House Wrens
Chien, Jer-Chung. 2005. Post-release movements, behavior, and survival of captive-raised Barn Owls in central Kentucky
Burkhart, Angela. 2004. Male quality and extra-pair paternity in Eastern Bluebirds: possible influence of male morphology on female mating strategies.
Patterson, Katy. 2004. Bald Eagles wintering at Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky: hunting behavior, roost-site selection, and effects of human activity.
Vukovich, Mark. 2004. Use of reclaimed surface mines by Northern Harriers, Short-eared Owls, and other raptors: abundance, behavior, habitat use, and reproductive success.
Sutter, Ben. 2004. Cattle vs. Grasshopper Sparrows: effects of grazing on vegetation structure, prey availability, and reproductive success.
Bostrom, Mark. 2003. Possible relationships among hunting behavior, territory quality, and individual quality in American Kestrels.
Leftwich, Chris. 2003. The singing behavior of male Henslow's Sparrows: description and causation.
Gorrell, Janet V. 2003. Territory size and stability in a sedentary tropical passerine: is resource partitioning a necessary condition?
Cooper, Steven W. 2002. Provisioning behavior of Yellow-breasted Chats: effects of nesting attempt, nestling age, and adult morphology.
Hallingstad, Matt J. 2002. Nest-site selection and nesting success of Eastern Bluebirds: effects of age and individual quality.
Monroe, Mark S. 2001. Reproductive success of Henslow’s Sparrows in Kentucky: effects of season, nest characteristics, and vegetation structure.
Cormier, Jason A. 2001. Perch selection and hunting behavior of Loggerhead Shrikes.
Leyhe, Jennifer. 2001. Perch use and hunting behavior of Red-tailed Hawks.
Buhay, Jen. 2000. The hunting behavior of adult and juvenile Eastern Screech-Owls: effect of age and breeding period.
Ismail-Beigi, Pari K. 2000. Mating strategies of White-eyed Vireos: a genetic analysis using DNA fingerprinting.
Vorisek, Shawchyi. 1999. Paternity assurance in male Indigo Buntings: male strategies in a species with high rates of extra-pair fertilizations.
Ricketts, Matt S. 1999. Effect of vegetation structure on the nesting success of Yellow-breasted Chats.
Carter, Geoff M. 1999. Male quality and the mating strategies of female Indigo Buntings.
Hawks, Jana M. 1999. Effect of mate quality on the mating strategies of female Indigo Buntings: a genetic analysis.
Zenitsky, Franchesca D. 1999. The foraging behavior of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in forest stands intensively managed for hardwood midstory control in Kentucky.
Moses, Shawn P. 1999. Social status signaling in Tufted Titmice.
Dussourd, Natalie. 1998. Morphology, singing behavior, and reproductive success: possible relationships among and between male and female Yellow-breasted Chats.
McClain, W. Russell. 1997. Parental investment by Eastern Screech-Owls: the roles of males and females in feeding nestlings.
Abel, Verdie J. 1997. Nesting and roosting habitats of American Woodcock in central Kentucky.
Wilkins, H. Dawn. 1996. The acoustic signals of Red-bellied Woodpeckers: description and causation.
Abbruzzese, Carlo M. 1996. The hunting behavior of Eastern Screech-Owls.
Mahan, Tom. 1996. Analysis of the acoustic signals of adult male and female Downy Woodpeckers.
Duguay, Tara A. 1996. The winter roosting behavior of Eastern Screech-Owls in central Kentucky.
Hill, Chris E. 1996. The vocal repertoire of Northern Saw-whet Owls: analysis of context and variation.
Schadd, Carol A. 1995. Adult provisioning behavior and nestling begging behavior in Yellow-breasted Chats.
Hofstetter, Steven H. 1995. Effects of nestling behavior on the provisioning behavior of adult Eastern Screech-Owls.
Huntsman, Brett O. 1995. The functions of singing by male Eastern Bluebirds.
McElroy, David B. 1995. The effect of mate removal on the singing behavior of female Northern Cardinals.
Duguay, Jeffrey P. 1995. The singing behavior of male Tufted Titmice.
Lawless, Sunni G. 1995. The mating strategies of Eastern Screech-Owls: a genetic analysis.
Klatt, Paul H. 1992. The effect of mate removal on the vocal behavior of male and female Eastern Screech-Owls.
Sproat, Tom M. 1992. The nest defense behavior of Eastern Screech-Owls.
Sparks, Earl Jerry. 1991. The spatiotemporal ecology of adult and juvenile Eastern Screech-Owls.
Towles, D. Timothy. 1990. A comparative analysis of the foraging behavior of male and female Red-bellied Woodpeckers in central Kentucky.
Pressman, Debra S. 1987. The songs of female Northern Cardinals: development, description, and influence of exposure to a singing male.
Belthoff, James R. 1987. Post-fledging behavior of the Eastern Screech-Owl.
Williams, M. Katherine. 1986. Winter behavior of the Northern Cardinal.
Lynch, William L. 1986. Nesting and post-nesting behavior of the Turkey Vulture.
Cavanagh, Paul M. 1986. The bounce call of the Eastern Screech-Owl: its structure and possible use in neighbor-stranger discrimination.
David, Peter. 1985. Home range and food habits of the Barn Owl in central Kentucky.
Kellner, Chris J. 1985. A comparative analysis of the foraging behavior of male and female American Kestrels in central Kentucky.