Publications

Yanco, S.W., C. Rutz, B. Abrahms, N.W. Cooper, P.P. Marra, T. Mueller, B.C. Weeks, M. Wikelski, R.Y. Oliver. 2024. Tracking individual animals can reveal the causes of species loss. Trends in Ecology and Evolution.
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Cooper, N.W., S.W. Yanco, Clark S. Rushing, T. Scott Sillett, and P.P. Marra. 2024. Non-breeding conditions induce a carry-over effect on survival of migratory birds. Current Biology.
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Cooper, N.W., H.A. Haradon, J.P. Harman, B.R. Hayden, L. Kersh, and A. Riley. 2024. Preliminary evaluation of habitat use, pairing rate, and reproductive success in an experimental breeding habitat planted for Kirtland’s Warblers (Setophaga kirtlandii). Journal of Field Ornithology.
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Jones, T.M., N.W. Cooper, H.A. Haradon, A.R. Brunner, B.C. Dossman, M.P. Ward, T.S. Sillett, and S.A. Kaiser. 2024. Considerations for radio-transmitter specifications on songbirds: color and antenna length matter too. Journal of Field Ornithology.
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Stevens, H.C., E.J. Williams, C.Q. Stanley, B.C. Dossman, I. Ciaburri, N.W. Cooper, L.S. Bowden, C.M. Dees, J. Huang, J. McCabe, B.Wyman, and P.P. Marra. 2023. Incorporating drivers of global change throughout the annual cycle in species distribution models for migratory birds: A gap in ecological forecasting. Frontiers in Bird Science.
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Cooper, N.W., B.C. Dossman, L.E. Berrigan, J.M. Brown, A.R. Brunner, H.E. Chmura, D.A. Cormier, C. Bégin-Marchand, A.D. Rodewald, P.D. Taylor, C.M. Tonra, J.A. Tremblay, and P.P. Marra. 2023. Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk. Movement Ecology. 
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Cooper, N.W., B.C. Dossman, L.E. Berrigan, J.M. Brown, D.A. Cormier, C. Bégin-Marchand, A.D. Rodewald, P.D. Taylor, J.A. Tremblay, and P.P. Marra. 2023. Atmospheric pressure predicts probability of departure for migratory songbirds. Movement Ecology. 
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Margenau, E.L., N.W. Cooper, D.J. Brown, D.M. Donner, P.P. Marra, and P. Ryan. 2022. Spatially structured brown-headed cowbird control measures and their effects on Kirtland’s warbler long-term population sustainability. Wildlife Research
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Huysman, A., N.W. Cooper, J.A. Smith, S.M. Haig, A.A. Heath, L. Johnson, E. Olson, K. Regan, J.K. Wilson, and P.P. Marra. 2022. Strong migratory connectivity indicates Willets need subspecies-specific conservation strategies. Ornithological Applications
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Murphy, M.T., L.J. Redmond, A.C. Dolan, N.W. Cooper, K. Shepherdson, C.M. Chutter, and S.C. Cancellieri. 2022. Weather and climate change drive
annual variation of reproduction by an aerial insectivore. Avian Conservation and Ecology
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Heath, S.A., J.K. Wilson, J. Smith, and N.W. Cooper. 2022. Migration and wintering locations of breeding eastern Willet (Tringa semipalmata semipalmata) in the Western Gulf of Mexico. Waterbirds
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Skeen, H.R., N.W. Cooper, S.J. Hackett, J.M. Bates, and P.P. Marra. 2021. Repeated sampling of individuals reveals impact of tropical and temperate
habitats on microbiota of a migratory bird. Molecular Ecology
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Brunner, A.R., N.W. Cooper, and P.P. Marra. First known record of Kirtland’s Warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii) seen and captured in Jamaica. 2021.
Wilson Journal of Ornithology
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Powell, L.L, A. Metallo, C. Jarrett, N.W. Cooper, P.P. Marra, S.R. McWilliams, U. Bauchinger, and B.C. Dossman. 2021. An inexpensive, 3D-printable
breast muscle meter for field ornithologists. Journal of Field Ornithology
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Cooper, N.W., M.A. Thomas, and P.P. Marra. 2021. Vertical sexual habitat segregation in a wintering migratory songbird. Ornithology
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Smith, J.A.M., K. Regan, N.W. Cooper, L. Johnson, E. Olsen, A.Green, J.Tash, D. Evers, and P.P. Marra. 2020. A green wave of saltmarsh productivity
predicts the timing of the annual cycle in a long-distance migratory shorebird. Scientific Reports
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Cooper, N.W., and P.P. Marra. 2020. Hidden long-distance movements by a migratory bird. Current Biology
Video Abstract
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Murphy, M.T., L.J. Redmond, A.C. Dolan, N.W. Cooper, C.M. Chutter, and S.C. Cancellieri. 2020. Population decline of a long-distance migratory
passerine at the edge of its range: Nest predation, nest replacement, and immigration. Journal of Avian Biology
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Cooper, N.W., C.S. Rushing, and P.P. Marra. 2019. Reducing the conservation reliance of the Endangered Kirtland’s Warbler through adaptive
management. Journal of Wildlife Management 83:1297-1305. Cover Article
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Vojtěch, B., J. Koleček, M. Burgess, S. Hahn, M. Krist, J. Ouwehand, E.L. Weiser, P. Adamík, J.A. Alves, D. Arlt, S. Barišić, D. Becker, E.J. Belda, V. Beran, C.
Both, S.P. Bravo, M. Briedis, B. Chutný, D. Ćiković, N.W. Cooper, et al. 2019. Weak effects of geolocators on small birds: a meta-analysis controlled
for phylogeny and publication bias. Journal of Animal Ecology
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Cooper, N.W., D.N. Ewert, J.M. Wunderle Jr., and P.P. Marra. 2019. Revising the wintering distribution and habitat use of the Kirtland’s Warbler
using playback surveys, citizen-scientists, and geolocators. Endangered Species Research
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Cooper, N.W., D.N. Ewert,  K.R. Hall, S.M. Rockwell, D. Currie, J.M. Wunderle Jr., J.D. White, and P.P. Marra. 2018. Re-sighting data reveal weak
connectivity from wintering to breeding grounds in a range-restricted and endangered long-distance migratory passerine. Avian Conservation
and Ecology
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Cooper, N.W., M.T. Hallworth, and P.P. Marra. 2017. Light-level geolocation reveals wintering distribution, migratory routes, and primary stopover
locations of an endangered long-distance migratory songbird. Journal of Avian Biology. Cover Article.
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Chutter, C.M., M.T. Murphy, L.J. Redmond, N.W. Cooper, A.C. Dolan, and D. Duffield. 2016. Paternal behavior in a socially monogamous but sexually
promiscuous passerine bird. Behavior
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Redmond, L.J., M.T., Murphy, N.W. Cooper, and K.M. O'Reilly. 2016. Testosterone secretion in a socially monogamous but sexually promiscuous
migratory passerine. General and Comparative Endocrinology
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Cooper, N.W., P.P. Marra, and T.W. Sherry. 2015. Experimental reduction of winter food decreases body condition and delays migration in a long-
distance migratory bird. Ecology
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Cooper, N.W., P.P. Marra, and T.W. Sherry. 2014. Modeling three-dimensional space use and overlap in birds. The Auk: Ornithological Advances
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Cooper, N.W., M.A. Thomas, M.B. Garfinkel, K.L. Schneider, and P.P. Marra. 2012. Comparing the precision, accuracy, and efficiency of branch clipping
and sweep netting for sampling arthropods in two Jamaican forest types. Journal of Field Ornithology
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Cooper, N.W., M.T. Murphy, and L.J. Redmond, and A.C. Dolan. 2011. Reproductive correlates of spring arrival date in the Eastern Kingbird Tyrannus
tyrannus. Journal of Ornithology
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Cooper, N.W., M.T. Murphy, and L.J. Redmond. 2009. Age- and sex-dependent spring arrival dates of Eastern Kingbirds. Journal of Field Ornithology
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Cooper, N.W., M.T. Murphy, L.J. Redmond, and A.C. Dolan. 2009. Density-dependent age at first reproduction in the Eastern Kingbird. Oikos  
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