Eben H Paxton
Specialty: Avian ecology and conservation, demographic modeling, conservation genetics
Research Interests: My research focuses on understanding factors that affect population dynamics – why populations increase or decline over time – and through an understanding of the “why” populations change in size provide natural resource managers information on “how” to maintain healthy populations. My research has focused mainly on birds, mostly endangered species, using field research, modeling, and genetic research to understand population dynamics and identify possible conservation actions to help imperiled populations. My work in Hawai‘i is focused on the native Hawaiian forest birds.
Personal Interests: Hunting, fishing, and lounging at the beach
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. 2008 Biology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
M.S. 2000 Biology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
B.S. 1991 Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
Science and Products
Movements of four native Hawaiian birds across a naturally fragmented landscape
Linking occupancy surveys with habitat characteristics to estimate abundance and distribution in an endangered cryptic bird
Influence of restored koa in supporting bird communities
Collapsing avian community on a Hawaiian island
First record of the common sandpiper for the Hawaiian Islands
Aging and sexing guide to the forest birds of Hawai‘i Island
Comparative demographics of a Hawaiian forest bird community
Fat, weather, and date affect migratory songbirds’ departure decisions, routes, and time it takes to cross the Gulf of Mexico
Large-scale range collapse of Hawaiian forest birds under climate change and the need 21st century conservation options
Evaluating abundance and trends in a Hawaiian avian community using state-space analysis
Spring resource phenology and timing of songbird migration across the Gulf of Mexico
Migratory songbirds are advancing their arrival to breeding areas in response to climatic warming at temperate latitudes. Less is understood about the impacts of climate changes outside the breeding period. Every spring, millions of migrating songbirds that overwinter in the Caribbean and Central and South America stop to rest and refuel in the first available habitats after crossing the Gulf of M
Dynamics and ecological consequences of the 2013−2014 koa moth outbreak at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge.
Science and Products
Movements of four native Hawaiian birds across a naturally fragmented landscape
Linking occupancy surveys with habitat characteristics to estimate abundance and distribution in an endangered cryptic bird
Influence of restored koa in supporting bird communities
Collapsing avian community on a Hawaiian island
First record of the common sandpiper for the Hawaiian Islands
Aging and sexing guide to the forest birds of Hawai‘i Island
Comparative demographics of a Hawaiian forest bird community
Fat, weather, and date affect migratory songbirds’ departure decisions, routes, and time it takes to cross the Gulf of Mexico
Large-scale range collapse of Hawaiian forest birds under climate change and the need 21st century conservation options
Evaluating abundance and trends in a Hawaiian avian community using state-space analysis
Spring resource phenology and timing of songbird migration across the Gulf of Mexico
Migratory songbirds are advancing their arrival to breeding areas in response to climatic warming at temperate latitudes. Less is understood about the impacts of climate changes outside the breeding period. Every spring, millions of migrating songbirds that overwinter in the Caribbean and Central and South America stop to rest and refuel in the first available habitats after crossing the Gulf of M