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2010
- Oteino, P.O., J.O. Lalah, M. Virani, I.O. Jondiko, and K.-W. Schramm. 2010. Carbofuran and its Toxic Metabolites Provide Forensic Evidence for Furadan Exposure in Vultures (Gyps africanus) in Kenya. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. DOI:10.1007/s00128-010-9956-5
- Oteino, P.O., J.O. Lalah, M. Virani, I.O. Jondiko, and K.-W. Schramm. 2010. Soil and water contamination with carbofuran residues in agricultural farmlands in Kenya following the application of the technical formulation Furadan. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B (2010) 45: 137–144. DOI:10.1080/03601230903472058
- Rabearivony, J., A.P. Raselimanana, M.A. Andriamazava, R. Thorstrom, and L.-A. Rene de Roland. 2010. A new locality for the endangered microhylid frog Scaphiophryne boribory from northern Madagascar and a rapid survey of other amphibians of the Bemanevika region. Herpetology Notes 3: 105-109.
- Rabearivony, J., R. Thorstrom, L.-A. Rene de Roland, M.P.H. Rakotondratsima, T. Andriamalala, T.S. Sam, G. Razafimanjato, D. Rakotondravony, A.P. Raselimanana, and M. Rakotoson. 2010. Protected area surface extension in Madagascar: Do endemism and threatened species remain useful criteria for site selection? Madagascar Conservation & Development 5(1): 35-47. Species list.
- Razafimahatratra, B., G. Razafimanjato, and R. Thorstrom. 2010. A new locality for the endangered day gecko Phelsuma klemmeri from western Madagascar. Herpetology Notes 3: 197-199.
- Rene de Roland, L.-A. 2010. Madagascar Buzzard (Buteo brachypterus) nest in association with the colonial-nesting Sakalava Weaver (Ploceus sakalava). Malagasy Nature 4: 65-66.
- Smallie, J. and M. Virani. 2010. A preliminary assessment of the potential risks from electrical infrastructure to large birds in Kenya. Scopus 30: 32-39.
- Virani, M., C. Kendall, P. Njoroge, and S. Thomsett. 2010. Major declines in the abundance of vultures and other scavenging raptors in and around the Masai Mara ecosystem, Kenya. Biological Conservation 144 (2011): 746–752. DOI:10.1016/j.biocon.2010.10.024
- Virani, M., P. Kirui, A. Monadjem, S. Thomsett, and M. Githiru. 2010. Nesting status of African White-backed Vultures Gyps africanus in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Ostrich 81(3): 205-209. DOI:10.2989/00306525.2010.519894
- Virani, M., P. Njoroge, and I. Gordon. 2010. Disconcerting trends in populations of the endangered Sokoke Scops Owl Otus ireneae in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Kenya. Ostrich 81(2): 155–158. DOI:10.2989/00306525.2010.488429
2009
- Johnson, J.A., R.E. Tingay, M. Culver, F. Hailer, M.L. Clarke, and D.P. Mindell. 2009. Long-term survival despite low genetic diversity in the critically endangered Madagascar fish-eagle. Molecular Ecology 18: 54-63. DOI:10.1111/j.1365-294X.2008.04012.x
- Rene de Roland, L.-A. and R. Thorstrom. 2009. First record of Torotoroka Scops Owl Otus madagascariensis nesting on the ground. ABC Bulletin 16(1): 87-88.
- Virani, M. and D.M. Harper. 2009. Factors influencing the breeding performance of the Augur Buzzard Buteo augur in southern Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley, Kenya. Ostrich 80(1): 9-17. DOI:10.2989/OSTRICH.2009.80.1.2.760
2008
- Fuchs, J., J.-M. Pons, S.M. Goodman, V. Bretagnolle, M. Melo, R.C.K. Bowie, D. Currie, R. Safford, M. Virani, S. Thomsett, A. Hija, C. Cruaud, and E. Pasquet. 2008. Tracing the colonization history of the Indian Ocean scops-owls (Strigiformes: Otus) with further insight into the spatio-temporal origin of the Malagasy avifauna. BMC Evolutionary Biology 8: 197. DOI:10.1186/1471-2148-8-197
- Rabearivony, J., E. Fanameha, J. Mampiandra, and R. Thorstrom. 2008. Taboos and social contracts: Tools for ecosystem management--lessons from the Manambolomaty Lakes RAMSAR site, western Madagascar. Madagascar Conservation & Development 3(1): 7-16.
2007
- Razafimanjato, G., L.-A. Rene de Roland, J. Rabearivony, and R. Thorstrom. 2007. Nesting biology and food habits of the Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus radama in the south-west and central plateau of Madagascar. Ostrich 78(1): 7-12. DOI:10.2989/OSTRICH.2007.78.1.2.46
- Razafimanjato, G., T.S. Sam, and R. Thorstrom. 2007. Waterbird monitoring in the Antsalova Region, Western Madagascar. Waterbirds 30(3): 441-447.
- Rene de Roland, L.-A., T.S. Sam, M.P.H. Rakotondratsima, and R. Thorstrom. 2007. Rediscovery of the Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata) in northern Madagascar. ABC Bulletin 14(2): 171-174.
- Thomsett, S. 2007. A record of a first year dark plumage Augur Buzzard moulting into normal plumage. Gabar 18(1): 25-30.
- Tingay, R.E., M. Culver, and R.T. Watson. 2007. Using molecular sexing to assess field-based sexing techniques in the Madagascar Fish-Eagle. Journal of Raptor Research 41(1): 45-49.
- Watson, R.T., L.-A. Rene de Roland, R. Thorstrom, and J. Rabearivony. 2007. Community-based wetland conservation protects endangered species in Madagascar: Lessons from science and conservation. Banwa 4(1): 83-97.
2006
- Virani, M. 2006. Factors affecting the availability of Yellow-toothed Mole-rats Tachyorectes splendens as prey for Augur Buzzards Buteo augur in the southern Lake Naivasha area, Kenya. Gabar 17: 6-15.
- Virani, M. 2006. In steep decline: conditions around the lake do not augur well for Naivasha's buzzards. Swara April-June: 20-22.
2005
- Johnson, J.A., R.T. Watson, and D.P. Mindell. 2005. Prioritizing species conservation: does the Cape Verde kite exist? Proceedings of the Royal Society B 7pp.
- Rene de Roland, L.-A., J. Rabearivony, G. Razafimanjato, H. Robenarimangason, and R. Thorstrom. 2005. Breeding biology and diet of Banded Kestrels Falco zoniventris on Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar. Ostrich 76:32-36.
- Rene de Roland, L.-A., J. Rabearivony, H. Robenarimangason, G. Razafimanjato, and R. Thorstrom. 2005. Breeding biology and food habits of the Madagascar Kestrel (Falco newtoni) in northeastern Madagascar. Journal of Raptor Research 39(2): 149-155.
2004
- Rakotoarisoa, J.E. and B. Berthin. 2004. Breeding and foraging behaviour and habitat characteristics of the Scaly Ground-roller Geobiastes squamigerus in Madagascar. Ostrich 75: 25-31.
- Rene de Roland, L.-A. 2004. Observations of nest building and courtship behavior or the Madagascar Flufftail Sarothrura insularis. ABC Bulletin 11(1): 42-43.
- Rene de Roland, L.-A., J. Rabearivony, I. Randriamanga, and R. Thorstrom. 2004. Nesting biology and diet of the Madagascar Harrier (Circus macrosceles) in Ambohitantely Special Reserve, Madagascar. Journal of Raptor Research 38: 256-262.
- Tingay, R.E., M.L. Clarke, R.T. Watson, and L. Kalavah. 2004. Survival and behavior of a one-footed Madagascar Fish-eagle in the wild. Journal of Raptor Research 38: 85-87.
- Virani, M. and D.M. Harper. 2004. A comparative study of the breeding behaviour of the Augur Buzzard, Buteo augur, in two different land-use areas in southern lake Naivasha, Kenya. Ostrich 75: 11-19.
2003
- Thorstrom, R. and L.-A. Rene de Roland. 2003. Falconiformes and Strigiformes: Ecology and status of Raptors. Pages 1080-1085 in The Natural History of Madagascar. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Thorstrom, R. and L.-A. Rene de Roland. 2003. Strigiformes: Tyto soumagnei, Madagascar Red Owl, Vorondolomena. Pages 1080-1085 in The Natural History of Madagascar. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, USA.
2002
- Berkelman, J., J.D. Fraser, and R.T. Watson. 2002. Nesting and perching habitat use of the Madagascar Fish-eagle. Journal of Raptor Research 36: 287-293.
- Rafanomezantsoa, S., R.T. Watson, and R. Thorstrom. 2002. Juvenile dispersal of Madagascar Fish-Eagles tracked by satellite telemetry. Journal of Raptor Research 36: 309-314.
- Tingay, R.E., M. Culver, E.M. Hallerman, J.D. Fraser, and R.T. Watson. 2002. Subordinate males sire offspring in Madagascar Fish-Eagle (Haliaeetus vociferoides) polyandrous breeding groups. Journal of Raptor Research 36(4): 280-286.
2000
- Thorstrom, R. and L.-A. Rene de Roland. 2000. First nest description, breeding behaviour and distribution of the Madagascar Serpent-Eagle Eutriorchis astur. Ibis (2000) 142: 217-224.
- Thorstrom, R. and L.-A. Rene de Roland. 2000. Status and conservation of raptors on the Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar. Pages 35-41 in R.D. Chancellor and B.-U. Meyburg (Eds.) Raptors at Risk. World Working Group on Birds of Prey and Owls, Berlin.
1998
- Goodman, S.M. and R. Thorstrom. 1998. The diet of the Madagascar Red Owl (Tyto soumagnei) on the Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar. Wilson Bulletin 110: 417-421.
1997
- Thorstrom, R., J. Hart, and R.T. Watson. 1997. New record, ranging behaviour, vocalization, and food of the Madagascar Red Owl Tyto soumagnei. Ibis 139: 477-481.
- Thorstrom, R. and L.-A. Rene de Roland. 1997. First nest record and nesting behaviour of the Madagascar Red Owl Tyto soumagnei. Ostrich 68: 42-43.
1995
- Thorstrom, R., R.T. Watson, B. Damary, F. Toto, M. Baba, and V. Baba. 1995. Repeated sightings and first capture of a live Madagascar Serpent-eagle Eutriorchis astur. Bulletin BOC 1995 115(1): 40-45.
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