Eric L. Kershner

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
29 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Eric L. Kershner is a scholar working on Ecology, Nature and Landscape Conservation and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. According to data from OpenAlex, Eric L. Kershner has authored 29 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 23 papers in Ecology, 13 papers in Nature and Landscape Conservation and 9 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Recurrent topics in Eric L. Kershner's work include Avian ecology and behavior (21 papers), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (9 papers) and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies (8 papers). Eric L. Kershner is often cited by papers focused on Avian ecology and behavior (21 papers), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (9 papers) and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies (8 papers). Eric L. Kershner collaborates with scholars based in United States and India. Eric L. Kershner's co-authors include Jeffery W. Walk, Richard E. Warner, Scott A. Simpson, Terry L. Esker, Jeffrey D. Brawn, Juan L. Bouzat, Ken N. Paige, Ronald L. Westemeier, Eric K. Bollinger and Robert K. Murphy and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Biological Conservation and Ecological Applications.

In The Last Decade

Eric L. Kershner

27 papers receiving 977 citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Tracking the Long-Term Decline and Recovery of an Isolated Population
    1998 573 citations Ronald L. Westemeier, Jeffrey D. Brawn et al. Science profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Eric L. Kershner 775 411 285 279 147 29 1.1k
Jeffery W. Walk 714 0.9× 399 1.0× 258 0.9× 300 1.1× 141 1.0× 27 1.0k
A.J.M. Hewison 882 1.1× 473 1.2× 230 0.8× 222 0.8× 154 1.0× 15 1.2k
Jon L. Dunn 682 0.9× 228 0.6× 323 1.1× 273 1.0× 111 0.8× 38 1.0k
Sheila Conant 512 0.7× 303 0.7× 267 0.9× 173 0.6× 79 0.5× 45 803
Rodney A. Hitchmough 621 0.8× 233 0.6× 342 1.2× 316 1.1× 224 1.5× 47 1.1k
Philip D. Round 649 0.8× 157 0.4× 216 0.8× 250 0.9× 192 1.3× 69 941
Carla Suertegaray Fontana 604 0.8× 155 0.4× 306 1.1× 342 1.2× 194 1.3× 63 979
Bradley C. Fedy 1.0k 1.3× 323 0.8× 276 1.0× 275 1.0× 444 3.0× 53 1.3k
Colin M. Miskelly 874 1.1× 198 0.5× 130 0.5× 185 0.7× 113 0.8× 109 1.0k
Andrew W. Kratter 841 1.1× 406 1.0× 489 1.7× 443 1.6× 161 1.1× 69 1.4k

Countries citing papers authored by Eric L. Kershner

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Eric L. Kershner

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Kershner, Eric L., et al.. (2012). Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea). The Birds of North America Online. 11 indexed citations
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Sullivan, Brian L., et al.. (2011). Nest-site Characteristics of Red-tailed Hawks and Common Ravens on San Clemente Island, California. Journal of Raptor Research. 45(3). 252–256.
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Etterson, Matthew A., Richard S. Bennett, Eric L. Kershner, & Jeffery W. Walk. (2009). Markov chain estimation of avian seasonal fecundity. Ecological Applications. 19(3). 622–630. 14 indexed citations
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Kaiser, Sara A., et al.. (2009). THE INFLUENCE OF NEST SUBSTRATE AND NEST SITE CHARACTERISTICS ON THE RISK OF SAN CLEMENTE SAGE SPARROW NEST FAILURE. 2 indexed citations
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Walk, Jeffery W., Eric L. Kershner, & Richard E. Warner. (2006). LOW NESTING SUCCESS OF LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES IN AN AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 118(1). 70–74. 9 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., et al.. (2006). NEST INTERFERENCE BY FLEDGLING LOGGERHEAD SHRIKES. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 118(1). 75–80. 1 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., et al.. (2005). Predicting release success of captive-reared loggerhead shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus) using pre-release behavior. Zoo Biology. 24(5). 447–458. 7 indexed citations
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Condon, Anne M., et al.. (2005). SPOTLIGHT SURVEYS FOR GRASSLAND OWLS ON SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA. The Wilson Bulletin. 117(2). 177–184. 3 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., et al.. (2005). Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea). The Birds of North America Online. 6 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., Jeffery W. Walk, & Richard E. Warner. (2004). Postfledging Movements and Survival of Juvenile Eastern Meadowlarks (Sturnella Magna) in Illinois. The Auk. 121(4). 1146–1154. 8 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., Jeffery W. Walk, & Richard E. Warner. (2004). Breeding-Season Decisions, Renesting, and Annual Fecundity of Female Eastern Meadowlarks (Sturnella Magna) in Southeastern Illinois. The Auk. 121(3). 796–805. 1 indexed citations
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Walk, Jeffery W., et al.. (2004). RENESTING DECISIONS AND ANNUAL FECUNDITY OF FEMALE DICKCISSELS (SPIZA AMERICANA) IN ILLINOIS. The Auk. 121(4). 1250–1250. 29 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., Jeffery W. Walk, & Richard E. Warner. (2004). Postfledging Movements and Survival of Juvenile Eastern Meadowlarks (Sturnella magna) in Illinois. The Auk. 121(4). 1146–1154. 17 indexed citations
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Sullivan, Brian L., et al.. (2003). Nest-site characteristics and linear abundance of cliff-nesting American Kestrels on San Clemente Island, California. Journal of Raptor Research. 37(4). 323–329. 7 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L.. (2001). Conservation of Grassland Birds in an Agricultural Landscape: The Importance of Habitat Availability and Demography. 8 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L., et al.. (2001). Nest-site Selection and Renesting in the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea). The American Midland Naturalist. 146(2). 404–413. 20 indexed citations
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Walk, Jeffery W., Eric L. Kershner, & Richard E. Warner. (2000). Nocturnal Singing in Grassland Birds. The Wilson Bulletin. 112(2). 289–292. 12 indexed citations
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Melampy, Michael N., et al.. (1999). Nest Predation in Suburban and Rural Woodlots of Northern Ohio. The American Midland Naturalist. 141(2). 284–292. 14 indexed citations
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Kershner, Eric L. & Eric K. Bollinger. (1999). Aggressive Response of Chickadees Towards Black-Capped and Carolina Chickadee Calls in Central Illinois. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 111(3). 363–367. 9 indexed citations
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Westemeier, Ronald L., Jeffrey D. Brawn, Scott A. Simpson, et al.. (1998). Tracking the Long-Term Decline and Recovery of an Isolated Population. Science. 282(5394). 1695–1698. 573 indexed citations breakdown →

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