Publications

2019

Eason, P., L.D. Nason, and J.E. Alexander.  2019.  Squirrels do the math:  Flight trajectories in Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus caroleninsis).  Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 7: #66.  doi: 10.3389/fevo.2019.00066

Persons, WE, and P. Eason.  2019.  White-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) habitat selection and Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) canopy use in an urban forest.  Urban Ecosystems 22:471-482.  doi: 10.1007/s11252-019-00847-9

Bradley, JG and P. Eason.  2019.  Observations on the population ecology of the cave salamander, Eurycea lucifuga (Rafinesque, 1822).  Journal of Cave and Karst Studies 81:  1-8.  doi:10.4311/2017LS0037

 Perkins, M. and P. Eason.  2019.  The relationship of head morphology and diet among three sympatric watersnake species.  Amphibia-Reptilia 40:  65-77.  doi: 10.1163/15685381-20181042

2018

Cloyed, C.S., A. Dell, and P. Eason.  2018.  The thermal dependence of carbon stable isotope incorporation and trophic discrimination in the domestic cricket, Acheta domesticus.  Journal of Insect Physiology 107: 34-40.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2018.02.003

Prescott, V. and P. Eason.  2018.  Lentic and lotic odonate communities and the factors that influence them in urban versus rural landscapes.  Urban Ecosystems 21: 737-750.  DOI: 10.1007/s11252-018-0752-z

Bradley, J.G. and P. Eason.  2018.  Predation risk and microhabitat selection by cave salamanders, Eurycea lucifuga (Rafinesque, 1822).  Behaviour 155.  https://doi.org/10.1163/1568539X-00003505

Fuselier, L., P. Eason, K. Jackson, and S. Spaulding.  2018.  Images of objective knowledge construction in sexual selection chapters of evolution textbooks. Science & Education 27: 479-499.  DOI: 10.1007/s11191-018-9978-7

Bradley, J.G. and  P. Eason.  2018. Use of a non-invasive technique to identify individual Cave Salamanders, Eurycea lucifuga. Herpetological Review 49:  660-665.

2017

Cloyed, C. and P. Eason.  2017.  Feeding limitations in temperate anurans and the niche variation hypothesis.  Amphibia-Reptilia 38: 473-482.

Cloyed, C. and P. Eason.  2017.  Niche partitioning and the role of intraspecific niche variation in structuring a guild of generalist anurans.  Royal Society Open Science 4: 170060.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.170060.

Persons, W. and P. Eason.  2017.  Human activity and habitat type affect perceived predation risk in white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus).  Ethology 2017:1-9. DOI: 10.1111/eth.12604.

2016

Cloyed, C. and P. Eason.  2016.  Different ecological conditions support individual specialization in closely related, ecologically similar species.  Evolutionary Ecology 30:  379-400.

Eason, P., B. Rabea, and O. Attum.  2016.  Hunting of migratory birds in North Sinai, Egypt.  Bird Conservation International 26:  39-51.

2015

Cloyed, Carl and P. Eason.  2015.  Trophic discrimination factors and incorporation rates of Carbon- and Nitrogen-Stable Isotopes in adult green frogs, Lithobates clamitans.  Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 88:  576-585.

Suriyampola, P. and P. Eason.  2015.  The effects of landmarks on territorial behavior in a convict cichlid Amatitlania siquia.  Ethology 121: 1-8.

Suriyampola, P. and P. Eason.  2015.  Sex differences in territorial defense in a shell-breeding cichlid, Neolamprologus multifasciatus.  Acta Ethologica 18:  59-68.

Cloyed, C. and P. Eason.  2015.  Night and day:  comparing flight initiation dynamics in two closely related species of true frogs.  Journal of Zoology 295:  206-213. DOI: 10.1111/jzo.12189.

Bastos, M., A. Souto, G. Jones, P. Eason, C. Bione, N. Schiel, B. M. Bezerra.  2015.  Vocal repertoire of wild blonde capuchins (Sapajus flavius) and contextual use of calls.  American Journal of Primatology 77: 605-617.

2014

Suriyampola, P. and P. Eason.  2014.  A field study investigating effects of landmarks on territory size and shape.  Biology Letters 10:  20140009.  DOI: 10.1007/s10211-014-0182-8.

Bezerra, B., M. Bastos, A. Souto, M. P Keasey, P. Eason, N. Schiel,and G. Jones.  2014.  Camera trap observations of nonhabituated critically endangered wild blond capuchins, Sapajus flavius (formerly Cebus flavius).  International Journal of Primatology 35:  895-907.  DOI 10.1007/s10764-014-9782-4.

2013

Hanna, C. and P. Eason.  2013.  Juvenile crab spiders (Mecaphesa asperata) use indirect cues to choose foraging sites.  Ethology, Ecology and Evolution  25:  161-173.

2012

Eason, P., B. Rabea, and O. Attum.  2012.  Island shape, size, and isolation affect nest-site selection by Little Terns.  Journal of Field Ornithology 83:  372-380.

2011

LaManna, J. and P. Eason.  2011.  Building Creative Scientists in the Classroom Laboratory: Applications for Animal Behavior Experiments.  American Biology Teacher 73:  228-231.

LaManna, J. and P. Eason.  2011.  Effects of fighting on pairing and reproductive success.  Behaviour 148:  89-102.

2010

Eason, P.  2010.  Alarm signaling in a facultatively social mammal, the southern Amazon red squirrel Sciurus spadiceus.  Mammalia 74:  343-345.

Eason, P., B. Rabea, and O. Attum.  2010.  Conservation implications of flight initiation distance and refuge use in Corn Crakes Crex crex at a migration stopover site.  Zoology in the Middle East 51:  9-14.

2009

Vanderhoff, E. and P. Eason.  2009.  The response of American Robins (Turdus migratorius) to aerial alarms.  Behaviour 146:  415-427.

Vanderhoff, E. and P. Eason.  2009. American Robin Seet Calls: Aerial Alarm or a Contact Call? Wilson Journal of Ornithology 121:  406-411.

Eason, P., R. Victor, J. Eriksen and A. Kwarteng.  2009.  Status of the exotic Ring-necked Parakeet, Psittacula krameri (Scopoli) in Oman.  Zoology in the Middle East 47:  29-38.

Byers, C. and P. Eason.  2009.  Conspecifics and their posture influence site choice and oviposition in the damselfly Argia moesta.  Ethology 115: 721-730.

2008

Vanderhoff, E. and P. Eason.  2008.  Influence of environmental variables on foraging by juvenile American Robins.  Journal of Field Ornithology 79:  186-192.

Vanderhoff, E. and P. Eason.  2008.  Comparisons between juvenile and adult American Robins foraging for mulberry fruit.  Wilson Journal of Ornithology 120:  210-214.

2007

LaManna, J. and P. Eason.  2007.  Effects of predator presence on territorial establishment.  Behaviour 144:  985-1001.

Vanderhoff, E. and P. Eason.  2007.  Disparity between adult and juvenile American robins (Turdus migratorius) foraging for ground invertebrates and cherry fruits.  Ethology 113:  1212–1218.

Attum, O., P. Eason, and G. Cobbs.  2007.  Morphology, niche segregation, and escape tactics in a sand dune lizard community.  Journal of Arid Environments 68:  464-573.

2006

Eason, P., P. Sherman, O. Rankin, and B. Coleman.  2006.  Factors affecting flight initiation distance in American robins.  Journal of Wildlife Management 70:  1796-1800.

Eason, P. and P. Switzer.  2006  Spatial learning in dragonflies.  International Journal of Comparative Psychology 19:1-15.

Attum, O., P. Eason, G. Cobbs, and S. M. B. El Din.  2006.  Response of a desert lizard community to habitat degradation: Do ideas about habitat specialists/generalists hold?  Biological Conservation 133:  52-62.

Attum, O. and P. Eason.  2006.  Effects of vegetation loss on a sand dune lizard.  Journal of Wildlife Management 70:  27-30.

Attum, O., P. Eason, and S. Wakefield.  2006.  Conservation implications of midden selection and use in an endangered gazelle.  Journal of Zoology 268: 255-260.

2005

Stamps, J., R. McElreath, and P. Eason.  2005.  Alternative models of conspecific attraction in flies and crabs.  Behavioral Ecology 16:  974-980.

2004

Eason, P. and P. Switzer.  2004.  The costs of neighbours for a territorial dragonfly, Perithemis tenera.  Ethology 110:37-47.

2003

Eason, P. and S. Hannon.  2003.  Effect of pairing status on use of space by teritorial willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus):  bachelor males choose life on the edge. The Auk  120:  497-504.

LaManna, J. and P. Eason.  2003.  Effects of landmarks on territorial establishment.  Animal Behaviour 65: 471-478.

Switzer, P. and P. Eason.  2003.  Space use in territorial amberwing dragonflies:  Are residents female maximizers or neighbor minimizers?  Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 54:  321-328.

Eason P. and P. Sherman.  2003.  Mate choice in soldier beetles:  field and laboratory experiments that demonstrate sexual selection in action.  American Biology Teacher 65:  436-442.

2002

Attum, O., P. Eason, and G. Cobbs.  2002.  Effects of collection on weight, length, and sex ratio of Red-spotted Newts, Notophthalmus viridescens.  Journal of Herpetology 36:  703-707.

Earley, R., O. Attum, and P. Eason.  2002.  Varanid combat: perspectives from game theory. Amphibia-Reptilia 23:  469-485.

2001

Eason, P. and J. Stamps.  2001.  The effect of visibility on space use by territorial red-capped cardinals.  Behaviour 138:  19-30.

2000

Eason, P. and M. LaManna.  2000.  Testing folklore in the lab:  can common plants be used to repel insect pests?  American Biology Teacher 62:  448-452.

Switzer, P. and P.Eason.  2000.  Proximate constraints on intruder detection in the dragonfly Perithemis tenera (Odonata: Libellulidae): effects of angle of approach and background. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 93:  333-339.

1999

Eason, P., G. Cobbs, and K. Trinca.  1999.  The use of landmarks to define territorial boundaries. Animal Behaviour 58:  85-91.

1998

Hannon, S., P. Eason,and K. Martin.  1998.  Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus).  In:  The Birds of North America, No. 369 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.).  The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.

Sherman, P. and P. Eason.  1998.  Size determinants in territories with inflexible boundaries:  manipulation experiments on white-winged trumpeters’ territories.  Ecology79:  1147-1159.

1995

Eason P. and P. Sherman.  1995.  Dominance status, mating strategies, and copulation success in cooperatively polyandrous white-winged trumpeters (Psophia leucoptera).  Animal Behaviour 49:  725-736.

Hannon, S. and P. Eason.  1995.  Colour bands, combs, and coverable badges in willow ptarmigan.  Animal Behaviour 49:  53-62.

1994

Eason, P. and S. Hannon.  1994.  New birds on the block:  new neighbors increase defensive costs for territorial male willow ptarmigan.  Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 34:  419-426.

1993

Eason, P. and J. Stamps.  1993.  An early warning system for detecting intruders in a territorial animal.  Animal Behaviour 46:  1105-1109.

1992

Eason, P.  1992.  Optimization of territory shape in heterogeneous habitats: a field study of the red-capped cardinal (Paroaria gularis).  Journal of Animal Ecology 61:  411-424.

Eason, P. and J. Stamps.  1992.  The effect of visibility on territory size and shape.  Behavioral Ecology 3: 166-172.

1990

Eason, P.  1990.  The effect of recent diet on prey choice in Senegalese chameleons (Chamaeleo senegalensis).  Journal of Herpetology 24: 383-387.

1989

Stamps, J.A. and P. Eason.  1989.  Relationships between spacing behavior and growth rates:  a field study of lizard feeding territories.  Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 25: 99-107.

1988

Eason, P., G. Ferguson, and J. Hebrard.  1988.  Variation in Chamaeleo jacksonii (Sauria, Chamaeleontidae):  Description of a New Subspecies.  Copeia 1988: 580-590.