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Overview

Gary L. Krapu is affiliated with the United States Geological Survey in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on avian ecology and behavior, bird parasitology and diseases, as well as animal behavior and reproduction.

The scientist has contributed to the fields of Ecology, Parasitology, and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Their recent publications include studies related to the population dynamics and behavior of bird species.

Notable recent papers include:

  • Population and Harvest Dynamics of Midcontinent Sandhill Cranes, 2020, Journal of Wildlife Management
  • Issue Information - Editorial Board and TOC, 2020, Journal of Wildlife Management

Gary L. Krapu frequently collaborates with several co-authors in their research. These include Aaron T. Pearse, Glen A. Sargeant, David A. Brandt, Sarah Baker, and Marc J. Bechard.

The scientist's work has been published mainly in the Journal of Wildlife Management, with multiple contributions appearing there.

Best Publications

  • Ecology and Management of Breeding Waterfowl

    John T. Ratti;Bruce D. J. Batt;Alan D. Afton;Michael G. Anderson

  • The role of nutrient reserves in mallard reproduction

    Gary L. Krapu

  • Foraging ecology and nutrition

    G.L. Krapu;K.J. Reinecke

  • Advantages in Mathematically Weighting Waterfowl Food Habits Data

    George A Swanson;Gary L Krapu;James C Bartonek;Jerome R Serie

  • Prairie Basin Wetlands of the Dakotas: A Community Profile,

    Harold L. Kantrud;Gary L. Krapu;George A. Swanson

  • Feeding ecology of mallards wintering in Nebraska

    Dennis G. Jorde;Gary L. Krapu;Richard D. Crawford

  • An Evaluation of Condition Indices for Birds

    Douglas H Johnson;Gary L Krapu;Kenneth J Reinecke;Dennis G Jorde

  • The effect of variable spring water conditions on mallard reproduction

    Gary L. Krapu;Albert T. Klett;Dennis G. Jorde

  • Survival of Mallard Broods in South-Central North Dakota

    Larry G. Talent;Robert L. Jarvis;Gary L. Krapu

  • Feeding ecology of pintail hens during reproduction

    G.L. Krapu

  • Effects of harness transmitters on behavior and reproduction of wild mallards

    Pamela J. Pietz;Gary L. Krapu;Raymond J. Greenwood;John T. Lokemoen

  • Effects of weather on habitat selection and behavior of mallards wintering in Nebraska

    Dennis G. Jorde;Gary L. Krapu;Richard D. Crawford;Miriam A. Hay

  • Factors limiting mallard brood survival in prairie pothole landscapes

    Gary L. Krapu;Pamela J. Pietz;David A. Brandt;Robert R. Cox

  • Habitat use by mallard broods in south central North Dakota.

    Larry G. Talent;Gary L. Krapu;Robert L. Jarvis

  • Some nutritional aspects of reproduction in prairie nesting pintails

    Gary L. Krapu;George A. Swanson

  • Habitat use by migrant sandhill cranes in Nebraska

    Gary L. Krapu;Douglas E. Facey;Erik K. Fritzell;Douglas H. Johnson

  • Age-related aspects of Mallard reproduction

    Gary L Krapu;Harold A Doty

  • Less waste corn, more land in soybeans, and the switch to genetically modified crops: trends with important implications for wildlife management

    Gary L. Krapu;David A. Brandt;Robert R. Cox

  • Modified Transmitter Attachment Method for Adult Ducks

    Pamela J. Pietz;David A. Brandt;Gary L. Krapu;Deborah A. Buhl

  • Age determination of mallards

    Gary L. Krapu;Douglas H. Johnson;Charles W. Dane

Frequent Co-Authors

Douglas H. Johnson
Douglas H. Johnson United States Geological Survey
Mary V. Ashley
Mary V. Ashley University of Illinois at Chicago
Ray T. Alisauskas
Ray T. Alisauskas Environment and Climate Change Canada
C. Davison Ankney
C. Davison Ankney University of Western Ontario
Alan D. Afton
Alan D. Afton Louisiana State University

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