J. W. H. Ferguson

2.1k total citations
66 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

J. W. H. Ferguson is a scholar working on Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Ecology and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, J. W. H. Ferguson has authored 66 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 34 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, 31 papers in Ecology and 26 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in J. W. H. Ferguson's work include Animal Behavior and Reproduction (22 papers), Plant and animal studies (19 papers) and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies (16 papers). J. W. H. Ferguson is often cited by papers focused on Animal Behavior and Reproduction (22 papers), Plant and animal studies (19 papers) and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies (16 papers). J. W. H. Ferguson collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, United States and Germany. J. W. H. Ferguson's co-authors include Philip W. Bateman, Robert K. Wayne, Joan B. Silk, Michael H. Kohn, Wayne Delport, Luke Verbürgt, Marthán N Bester, Alan C. Kemp, P. R. K. Richardson and J.A.J. Nel and has published in prestigious journals such as Conservation Biology, Molecular Ecology and Biological Conservation.

In The Last Decade

J. W. H. Ferguson

65 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
J. W. H. Ferguson South Africa 21 793 743 649 204 204 66 1.6k
A. Rus Hoelzel United Kingdom 14 908 1.1× 476 0.6× 780 1.2× 439 2.2× 270 1.3× 24 1.8k
Stanislav Bureš Czechia 21 961 1.2× 1.2k 1.7× 1.0k 1.6× 257 1.3× 273 1.3× 35 2.2k
Jessica R. Eberhard United States 14 499 0.6× 465 0.6× 407 0.6× 291 1.4× 429 2.1× 26 1.2k
Thomas Borge Norway 16 690 0.9× 770 1.0× 1.2k 1.8× 341 1.7× 190 0.9× 17 1.8k
Thierry Lodé France 27 1.3k 1.6× 476 0.6× 348 0.5× 87 0.4× 248 1.2× 76 1.8k
Dario Zuccon France 18 578 0.7× 539 0.7× 749 1.2× 388 1.9× 385 1.9× 39 1.6k
Jouni Aspi Finland 28 1.1k 1.4× 915 1.2× 1.4k 2.2× 251 1.2× 359 1.8× 107 2.5k
David T. Parkin United Kingdom 29 1.8k 2.3× 1.6k 2.2× 1.2k 1.8× 360 1.8× 359 1.8× 93 3.1k
Jessica Worthington Wilmer Australia 18 731 0.9× 615 0.8× 577 0.9× 80 0.4× 205 1.0× 35 1.3k
Frode Fossøy Norway 24 1.3k 1.6× 1.1k 1.4× 360 0.6× 136 0.7× 227 1.1× 86 1.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by J. W. H. Ferguson

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of J. W. H. Ferguson

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All Works

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Calladine, John, Elizabeth M. Humphreys, Lucy Gilbert, et al.. (2017). Continuing influences of introduced hedgehogs Erinaceus europaeus as a predator of wader (Charadrii) eggs four decades after their release on the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Biological Invasions. 19(7). 1981–1987. 9 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (2012). Conservation implications of the age/size distribution of giant bullfrogs (Pyxicephalus adspersus) at three pen-urban breeding sites. Herpetological Journal. 22(1). 23–32. 3 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (2011). Spawning and non-breeding activity of adult giant bullfrogs (Pyxicephalus adspersus). African Journal of Herpetology. 60(1). 13–29. 14 indexed citations
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Verbürgt, Luke & J. W. H. Ferguson. (2009). Mate choice in field crickets: can females acoustically detect male body size?. Journal of Ethology. 28(1). 141–151. 15 indexed citations
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Verbürgt, Luke, J. W. H. Ferguson, & Theo Weber. (2007). Phonotactic response of female crickets on the Kramer treadmill: methodology, sensory and behavioural implications. Journal of Comparative Physiology A. 194(1). 79–96. 22 indexed citations
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Makhado, Azwianewi B., Marthán N Bester, Stephen P. Kirkman, et al.. (2007). Prey of the Antarctic fur seal Arctocephalus gazella at Marion Island. Polar Biology. 31(5). 575–581. 25 indexed citations
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Bateman, Philip W., Luke Verbürgt, & J. W. H. Ferguson. (2005). Exposure to male song increases rate of egg development in the cricket Gryllodes sigillatus : : short communication. African Zoology. 40(2). 323–326. 5 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (2003). Rodent-induced damage to pine plantations: a South African case study. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment. 95(1). 379–386. 4 indexed citations
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Delport, Wayne, J. W. H. Ferguson, & Paulette Bloomer. (2002). Characterization and Evolution of the Mitochondrial DNA Control Region in Hornbills (Bucerotiformes). Journal of Molecular Evolution. 54(6). 794–806. 32 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (2002). Delayed Responses of Small-Mammal Assemblages Subject to Afforestation-Induced Grassland Fragmentation. Journal of Mammalogy. 83(1). 290–300. 1 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (2002). Vocal mimicry in AfricanCossypha robin chats. Journal für Ornithologie. 143(3). 319–330. 4 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (2001). Adaptive Male Parental Care in the Giant Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus. Journal of Herpetology. 35(2). 310–310. 24 indexed citations
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Crafford, Dionne, J. W. H. Ferguson, & Alan C. Kemp. (1999). Why do Grass Owls (Tyto capensis) produce clicking calls?. Biodiversity Heritage Library (Smithsonian Institution). 5 indexed citations
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Silk, Joan B., et al.. (1998). Empirical evaluation of preservation methods for faecal DNA. Molecular Ecology. 7(10). 1423–1428. 224 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H., et al.. (1997). Conservation Implications of Genetic Differentiation in Southern African Populations of Black Rhinoceros ( Diceros bicornis ). Conservation Biology. 11(1). 79–83. 17 indexed citations
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Dippenaar, Susan M. & J. W. H. Ferguson. (1994). Use of DNA fingerprinting in planning a breeding program for the riverine rabbit (Bunolagus monticularis). Zoo Biology. 13(3). 231–243.
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Ferguson, J. W. H.. (1990). Interspecific hybridization in bedbugs supports the Recognition Concept of species.. South African Journal of Science. 86(3). 121–124. 1 indexed citations
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Ferguson, J. W. H. & W. R. Siegfried. (1989). Environmental Factors Influencing Nest-Site Preference in White-Browed Sparrow-Weavers (Plocepasser mahali). Ornithological Applications. 91(1). 100–107. 20 indexed citations
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