Russell Thorstrom

1.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
69 papers, 718 citations indexed

About

Russell Thorstrom is a scholar working on Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Nature and Landscape Conservation. According to data from OpenAlex, Russell Thorstrom has authored 69 papers receiving a total of 718 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 53 papers in Ecology, 28 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and 23 papers in Nature and Landscape Conservation. Recurrent topics in Russell Thorstrom's work include Avian ecology and behavior (40 papers), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (20 papers) and Animal Behavior and Reproduction (16 papers). Russell Thorstrom is often cited by papers focused on Avian ecology and behavior (40 papers), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (20 papers) and Animal Behavior and Reproduction (16 papers). Russell Thorstrom collaborates with scholars based in United States, Madagascar and United Kingdom. Russell Thorstrom's co-authors include Christopher J. W. McClure, Jeff Johnson, Ralph Buij, Munir Z. Virani, Hannah Wheatley, Victoria R. Jones, R. W. Davies, Sarah E. Schulwitz, Stuart H. M. Butchart and Evan R. Buechley and has published in prestigious journals such as Biological Conservation, Landscape Ecology and The Auk.

In The Last Decade

Russell Thorstrom

66 papers receiving 635 citations

Hit Papers

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State of the world's raptors: Distributions, threats, and conservation recommendations

2018 248 citations Christopher J. W. McClure, James R.S. Westrip et al. Biological Conservation profile →

Peers

Russell Thorstrom

ECOLO

NLC

EEBS

GPC

Renata Durães United States

José Fernando Pacheco Brazil

Igor Berkunsky Argentina

Torstein Storaas Norway

Simba Chan China

Juan Ignacio Areta Argentina

Penny Olsen Australia

Sean S. Walls United Kingdom

Leonardo Esteves Lopes Brazil

R.M. Little South Africa

Renata Durães United States

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397 ×0.7

ECOLO

296 ×1.4

NLC

374 ×1.9

EEBS

84 ×0.5

68 ×0.6

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Countries citing papers authored by Russell Thorstrom

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Fields of papers citing papers by Russell Thorstrom

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Russell Thorstrom

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20 of 20 papers shown

Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2025). Breeding ecology of the Madagascar Grebe Tachybaptus pelzelnii in Bemanevika Protected Area in the northern highlands of Madagascar. Ostrich. 96(1). 59–68.

Sutton, Luke J., et al.. (2022). Distribution and habitat use of the Madagascar Peregrine Falcon: first estimates for area of habitat and population size. Bird Conservation International. 32(4). 624–640. 2 indexed citations

Dwyer, James F., et al.. (2019). Retrofitting power poles to prevent electrocution of translocated Ridgway’s Hawks ( Buteo ridgwayi ). Journal of Caribbean Ornithology. 32. 4–10. 5 indexed citations

Kassara, Christina, et al.. (2019). Phenology, variation in habitat use, and daily activity patterns of Eleonora’s falcon overwintering in Madagascar. Landscape Ecology. 35(1). 159–172. 11 indexed citations

Dwyer, James F., et al.. (2019). Retrofitting power poles to prevent electrocution of translocated Ridgway’s Hawks (<em>Buteo ridgwayi</em>). Journal of Caribbean Ornithology. 32. 4–10. 6 indexed citations

Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2019). Status and Conservation of the Raptors in the West Indies: A Review. 90–134. 5 indexed citations

McClure, Christopher J. W., James R.S. Westrip, Jeff Johnson, et al.. (2018). State of the world's raptors: Distributions, threats, and conservation recommendations. Biological Conservation. 227. 390–402. 248 indexed citations breakdown →

Dénes, Francisco V., et al.. (2011). The White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi Swann, 1922) and a Review of the Taxonomy of the Grey-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis Latham, 1790). The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 123(2). 323–331. 7 indexed citations

Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2010). Protected area surface extension in Madagascar: Do endemism and threatened species remain useful criteria for site selection ?. Madagascar Conservation & Development. 5(1). 21 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2005). Breeding biology and food habits of the Madagascar Kestrel (Falco newtoni) in northeastern Madagascar. Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida). 2 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2004). Nesting biology and diet of the Madagascar Harrier (Circus macrosceles) in Ambohitantely Special Reserve, Madagascar. Biodiversity Heritage Library (Smithsonian Institution). 8 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell. (2002). Comments on the first nesting record of the nest of a Slaty-backed Forest-Falcon (Micrastur mirandollei) in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Biodiversity Heritage Library (Smithsonian Institution). 2 indexed citations

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Watson, Richard T., et al.. (2000). Description of nesting and foraging habitat of the Madagascar Fish-eagle Haliaeetus vociferoides: a conservation initiative. Ostrich. 71(1-2). 336–340. 3 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2000). Breeding Biology of Barred Forest-Falcons (Micrastur ruficollis) in Northeastern Guatemala. The Auk. 117(3). 781–781. 11 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (2000). Breeding biology, diet and vocalization of the Helmet Vanga, Euryceros prevostii, on the Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar. Ostrich. 71(3-4). 400–403. 5 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell & Lloyd F. Kiff. (1999). Notes on eggs of the Bicolored Hawk Accipiter bicolor. Biodiversity Heritage Library (Smithsonian Institution). 6 indexed citations

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Goodman, Steven M. & Russell Thorstrom. (1998). The diet of the Madagascar Red Owl (Tyto soumagnei) on the Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 110(3). 417–421. 12 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell. (1997). A Description of Nests and Behavior of the Gray-Headed Kite. Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida). 2 indexed citations

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Kok, O. B., Van Zyl, Philip A. R. Hockey, et al.. (1996). Short Notes. Ostrich. 67(3-4). 160–172. 1 indexed citations

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Thorstrom, Russell, et al.. (1996). An observation of Madagascar Teal Anas bernieri in northwestern Madagascar. Wildfowl (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust). 47(47). 212–215. 2 indexed citations

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