Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Secrets in the eyes of Black Oystercatchers: A new sexing technique

  • Reference: Guzzetti, B. M., S. L. Talbot, D. E. Tessler, V. A. Gill, and E. C. Murphy. 2008. Secrets in the eyes of Black Oystercatchers: A new sexing technique. Journal of Field Ornithology 79(2):215-223. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1557-9263.2008.00167.x
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Verena Gill, Brian M. Guzzetti, Edward C. Murphy, Sandra L Talbot, David F. Tessler
  • Funding Sources: FWS-SWG
  • Grants: T-3-10.10
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  • Keywords: discriminant function, eye fleck, Haematopus bachmani, HINT-W/HINT-Z, molecular sexing, oystercatchers, shorebird
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1557-9263.2008.00167.x (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Brian M. Guzzetti, David F. Tessler
  • Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
  • Project Numbers: T-3-1.2.10
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Black Oystercatcher
  • Species Categories: Birds, Shorebirds
  • Title: Secrets in the eyes of Black Oystercatchers: A new sexing technique
  • Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
  • Year: 2008

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