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HAWAIʻI WILDLIFE ECOLOGY LAB
Publications
The Scientific Benefits of a Statewide, Standardized, Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program in Hawaiʻi
Drexler, J. Z., Raine, H., Harrington, C. L., Winter, K. B., Fraiola, K., Browning, J., Burgett, J., Burney, D. A., Falinski, K., Fisher, S., Harmon, K. C., Idle, J. L., Iglecia, M., Johnson, M. V., Keir, M., Letchworth, K. J., Moy, K., Olegario, A., Price, M. R., … Wolfe, B. (2025). The Scientific Benefits of a Statewide, Standardized, Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program in Hawaiʻi. Ecology and Evolution, 15(4), e71293.
Insights into ungulate distributions show range expansion, competition, and potential impacts on a sub-tropical island
Risch, D. R., Omick, J., Honarvar, S., Smith, H., Stogner, B., Fugett, M., & Price, M. R. (2025). Insights Into Ungulate Distributions Show Range Expansion, Competition, and Potential Impacts on a Sub-Tropical Island. Pacific Science, 78(2), 201–217.
Economic estimates of invasive wild ungulate damage to livestock producers in Hawai'i
Shwiff, S. A., Auweloa, C. L., Caires, K., Friel, G., Katayama, L., Munoz, Z., Price, M. R., Risch, D., Shartaj, M., Steensma, K., Thorne, M., & Zifko, R. (2025). Economic estimates of invasive wild ungulate damage to livestock producers in Hawai’i. Pest Management Science, 81(1), 438–449.
Quantifying tradeoffs in accuracy and monitoring effort to support management decisions for low‐density shorebird populations
Atkins, C., Opie, E., Kotubetey, K., Kawelo, H., Rii, Y., Reppun, F., Winter, K., & Price, M. (2025). Quantifying tradeoffs in accuracy and monitoring effort to support management decisions for low‐density shorebird populations. Conservation Science and Practice, 7.
SNAPSHOT USA 2019–2023: The First Five Years of Data From a Coordinated Camera Trap Survey of the United States
Rooney, B., Kays, R., Cove, M. V., Jensen, A., Goldstein, B. R., Pate, C., Castiblanco, P., Abell, M. E., Adley, J., Agenbroad, B., Ahlers, A. A., Alexander, P. D., Allen, D., Allen, M. L., Alston, J. M., Alyetama, M., Anderson, T. L., Andrade, R., Anhalt-Depies, C., … McShea, W. J. (2025). SNAPSHOT USA 2019–2023: The First Five Years of Data From a Coordinated Camera Trap Survey of the United States. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 34(1), e13941.
Mammal responses to global changes in human activity vary by trophic group and landscape
Burton, A. C., Beirne, C., Gaynor, K. M., Sun, C., Granados, A., Allen, M. L., Alston, J. M., Alvarenga, G. C., Calderón, F. S. Á., Amir, Z., Anhalt-Depies, C., Appel, C., Arroyo-Arce, S., Balme, G., Bar-Massada, A., Barcelos, D., Barr, E., Barthelmess, E. L., Baruzzi, C., … Kays, R. (2024). Mammal responses to global changes in human activity vary by trophic group and landscape. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 8(5), 924–935.
Do recently translocated black‐footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) chicks respond to artificial social attraction?
Casillas, D., Young, L., Harmon, K., Wilhite, C., Vanderwerf, E., & Price, M. (2024). Do recently translocated black‐footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) chicks respond to artificial social attraction? Conservation Science and Practice, 6.
First Description of a Double Clutch, and Interisland Movements of a Pueo (Hawaiian Short-eared Owl; Asio flammeus sandwichensis) in Hawaii, USA
Garcia-Heras, M.-S., & Price, M. (2024). First Description of a Double Clutch, and Interisland Movements of a Pueo (Hawaiian Short-Eared Owl; Asio flammeus sandwichensis) in Hawaii, USA. Journal of Raptor Research, 58.
Predation of the endangered Ae'o (Hawaiian Stilt) by a native raptor, the Pueo (Hawaiian Short‐eared Owl) on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i, USA
Garcia-Heras, M.-S., Idle, J. L., Wang, O., Harmon, K. C., Wilhite, C. J., Stormcrow, K.-P., Naguwa, W. H., Davidson, L. N., Katayama, L. S., & Price, M. R. (2024). Predation of the endangered Ae’o (Hawaiian Stilt) by a native raptor, the Pueo (Hawaiian Short-eared Owl) on the island of O’ahu, Hawai’i, USA. Ecology and Evolution, 14(1), e10844.
Understanding local pig hunter values and practices as a means toward co-management of feral pigs (Sus scrofa; pua’a) in the Hawaiian Islands
Luat-Hūʻeu, K. K., Vaughan, M. B., & Price, M. R. (2023). Understanding local pig hunter values and practices as a means toward co-management of feral pigs (Sus scrofa; pua’a) in the Hawaiian Islands. Ecology and Society, 28(2).
Implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the governance of biodiversity conservation
Gallo-Cajiao, E., Dolšak, N., Prakash, A., Mundkur, T., Harris, P. G., Mitchell, R. B., Davidson, N., Hansen, B., Woodworth, B. K., Fuller, R. A., Price, M., Petkov, N., Mauerhofer, V., Morrison, T. H., Watson, J. E. M., Chowdhury, S. U., Zöckler, C., Widerberg, O., Yong, D. L., … Biggs, D. (2023). Implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the governance of biodiversity conservation. Frontiers in Conservation Science, 4.
From colony to fallout: Artificial lights pose risk to seabird fledglings far from their natal colonies
Friswold, B., Idle, J. L., Learned, J., Penniman, J., Bolosan, T., Cotin, J., Young, L., & Price, M. R. (2023). From colony to fallout: Artificial lights pose risk to seabird fledglings far from their natal colonies. Conservation Science and Practice, 5, e13000.
Successful nesting by 2 endangered Hawaiian waterbird species in a restored Indigenous wetland agroecosystem
Harmon, K. C., Opie, E. N. P., Miner, A., Paty-Miner, I., Kukea-Shultz, J. K., Winter, K. B., & Price, M. R. (2022). Successful nesting by 2 endangered Hawaiian waterbird species in a restored Indigenous wetland agroecosystem. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 134(1), 102–105.
Foraging behavior of the Black-crowned Night-Heron (‘Auku‘u; Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli) in wetlands on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i
Harmon, K. C., Awo, P. A., & Price, M. R. (2022). Foraging behavior of the Black-crowned Night-Heron (‘Auku‘u; Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli) in wetlands on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 134(3), 526–531.
First observations of Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) eggs and other breeding observation on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Harmon, K., Phipps, C., Vanderwerf, E., Chagnon, B., & Price, M. (2021). First observations of Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) eggs and other breeding observations on the island of O’ahu, Hawai’i. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 133.
Cooperative breeding behaviors in the Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni)
Dibben‐Young, A., Harmon, K. C., Lunow‐Luke, A., Idle, J. L., Christensen, D. L., & Price, M. R. (2021). Cooperative breeding behaviors in the Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni). Ecology and Evolution, 11(10), 5010–5016.
Perceived Barriers to the Use of Assisted Colonization for Climate Sensitive Species in the Hawaiian Islands
Rivera, S. N., Fortini, L. B., Plentovich, S., & Price, M. R. (2021). Perceived Barriers to the Use of Assisted Colonization for Climate Sensitive Species in the Hawaiian Islands. Environmental Management, 68(3), 329–339.
Seasonal patterns in nest survival of a subtropical wading bird, the Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni)
Harmon, K. C., Wehr, N. H., & Price, M. R. (2021). Seasonal patterns in nest survival of a subtropical wading bird, the Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni). PeerJ, 9, e10399.
Understanding the co-evolutionary relationships between Indigenous cultures and non-native species can inform more effective approaches to conservation: the example of pigs (pua’a; Sus scrofa) in Hawai‘i
Luat-Hū‘eu, K. K., Winter, K. B., Vaughan, M. B., Barca, N., & Price, M. R. (2021). Understanding the co-evolutionary relationships between Indigenous cultures and non-native species can inform more effective approaches to conservation: The example of pigs (pua’a; Sus scrofa) in Hawai‘i. Pacific Conservation Biology, 27(4), 442–450.
Towards resilience in the Anthropocene: transforming conservation biology through Indigenous perspectives
Price, M., Winter, K. B., & Jackson, A. (2021). Towards resilience in the Anthropocene: Transforming conservation biology through Indigenous perspectives. Pacific Conservation Biology, 27(4), 309–319.
The role of indigenous practices in expanding waterbird habitat in the face of rising seas
Harmon, K. C., Winter, K. B., Kurashima, N., Fletcher, C. H., Kane, H. H., & Price, M. R. (2021). The role of indigenous practices in expanding waterbird habitat in the face of rising seas. Anthropocene, 34, 100293.
Evolutionary genomics of endangered Hawaiian tree snails (Achatinellidae: Achatinellinae) for conservation of adaptive capacity
Price, M. R., Hadfield, M. G., Knapp, I. S. S., Toonen, R. J., & Forsman, Z. H. (2021). Evolutionary genomics of endangered Hawaiian tree snails (Achatinellidae: Achatinellinae) for conservation of adaptive capacity. PeerJ, 9, e10993.
SNAPSHOT USA 2019: a coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States
Cove, M. V., Kays, R., Bontrager, H., Bresnan, C., Lasky, M., Frerichs, T., Klann, R., Lee Jr., T. E., Crockett, S. C., Crupi, A. P., Weiss, K. C. B., Rowe, H., Sprague, T., Schipper, J., Tellez, C., Lepczyk, C. A., Fantle-Lepczyk, J. E., LaPoint, S., Risch, D., … McShea, W. J. (2021). SNAPSHOT USA 2019: A coordinated national camera trap survey of the United States. Ecology, 102(6), e03353.
A comparison of abundance and distribution model outputs using camera traps and sign surveys for feral pigs
Risch, D. R., Ringma, J., Honarvar, S., & Price, M. R. (2020). A comparison of abundance and distribution model outputs using camera traps and sign surveys for feral pigs. Pacific Conservation Biology, 27(2), 186–194.
Collaborative research to inform adaptive comanagement: a framework for the Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve
Winter, K., Rii, Y., Reppun, F., Hintzen, K., Alegado, R., Bowen, B., Bremer, L., Coffman, M., Deenik, J., Donahue, M., Falinski, K., Frank, K., Franklin, E., Kurashima, N., Lincoln, N., Madin, E., McManus, M., Nelson, C., Price, M., … Toonen, R. (2020). Collaborative research to inform adaptive comanagement: A framework for the Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve. Ecology and Society, 25(4).
Ecomimicry in Indigenous resource management: optimizing ecosystem services to achieve resource abundance, with examples from Hawaiʻi
Winter, K., Lincoln, N., Berkes, F., Alegado, R., Kurashima, N., Frank, K., Pascua, P., Rii, Y., Reppun, F., Knapp, I., McClatchey, W., Ticktin, T., Smith, C., Franklin, E., Oleson, K., Price, M., McManus, M., Donahue, M., Rodgers, K., … Toonen, R. (2020). Ecomimicry in Indigenous resource management: Optimizing ecosystem services to achieve resource abundance, with examples from Hawaiʻi. Ecology and Society, 25(2).
The complete mitochondrial genome of the Band-rumped Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma castro)
Antaky, C. C., Kitamura, P. K., Knapp, I. S., Toonen, R. J., & Price, M. R. (2019). The complete mitochondrial genome of the Band-rumped Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma castro). Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 4(1), 1271–1272.
Nesting ecology in the Hawaiian population of an endangered seabird, the Band-rumped Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma castro)
Antaky, C. C., Galase, N. K., & Price, M. R. (2019). Nesting ecology in the Hawaiian population of an endangered seabird, the Band-rumped Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma castro). The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 131(2), 402–406.
A comparison of mitochondrial genomes from five species in three genera suggests polyphyly in the subfamily Achatinellinae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Achatinellidae)
Price, M. R., Forsman, Z. H., Knapp, I., Toonen, R. J., & Hadfield, M. G. (2018). A comparison of mitochondrial genomes from five species in three genera suggests polyphyly in the subfamily Achatinellinae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Achatinellidae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 3(2), 611–612.
A Capstone Experience: Impacts of a Behavioral Style Learning Unit on Soft Skill Development and Team Dynamics
Sandlin, M. R., Price, M. R., & Perez, K. (2018). A Capstone Experience: Impacts of a Behavioral Style Learning Unit on Soft Skill Development and Team Dynamics. Journal of Agricultural Education, 59(1), 21–34.
Diverse habitat use during two life stages of the critically Endangered Bahama Oriole (Icterus northropi): Community structure, foraging, and social interactions
Price, M. R., & Hayes, W. K. (2017). Diverse habitat use during two life stages of the critically endangered Bahama Oriole (Icterus northropi): Community structure, foraging, and social interactions. PeerJ, 5, e3500.
Scaling up restoration efforts in the Pacific Islands: A call for clear management objectives, targeted research to minimize uncertainty, and innovative solutions to a wicked problem
Price, M. R., & Toonen, R. J. (2017). Scaling Up Restoration Efforts in the Pacific Islands: A Call for Clear Management Objectives, Targeted Research to Minimize Uncertainty, and Innovative Solutions to a Wicked Problem. Pacific Science, 71(4), 391-399.
Diet selection at three spatial scales: Implications for conservation of an endangered Hawaiian tree snail
Price, M. R., O’Rorke, R., Amend, A. S., & Hadfield, M. G. (2017). Diet selection at three spatial scales: Implications for conservation of an endangered Hawaiian tree snail. Biotropica, 49(1), 130–136.
Genetic and demographic insights into the decline of a captive population of the endangered Hawaiian tree snail Achatinella fuscobasis (Achatinellinae)
Sischo, D., Price, M., Pascua, M.-A., & Hadfield, M. (2016). Genetic and Demographic Insights into the Decline of a Captive Population of the Endangered Hawaiian Tree Snail Achatinella fuscobasis (Achatinellinae). Pacific Science, 70(2), 133-141
The complete mitochondrial genome of Achatinella sowerbyana (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora)
Price, M. R., Forsman, Z. H., Knapp, I. S., Toonen, R. J., & Hadfield, M. G. (2016). The complete mitochondrial genome of Achatinella sowerbyana (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Achatinellidae). Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources, 1(1), 666–668.
The complete mitochondrial genome of Achatinella mustelina (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora)
Price, M. R., Forsman, Z. H., Knapp, I., Hadfield, M. G., & Toonen, R. J. (2016). The complete mitochondrial genome of Achatinella mustelina (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora). Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources, 1(1), 175–177.
Dining local: the microbial diet of a snail that grazes microbial communities is geographically structured
O’Rorke, R., Cobian, G. M., Holland, B. S., Price, M. R., Costello, V., & Amend, A. S. (2015). Dining local: The microbial diet of a snail that grazes microbial communities is geographically structured. Environmental Microbiology, 17(5), 1753–1764.
Demographic and genetic factors in the recovery of ex situ populations following a severe bottleneck in fifteen species of Hawaiian tree snails.
Price, M. R., Sischo, D., Pascua, M.-A., & Hadfield, M. G. (2015). Demographic and genetic factors in the recovery or demise of ex situ populations following a severe bottleneck in fifteen species of Hawaiian tree snails. PeerJ, 3, e1406.
Geographic variation and genetic structure in the Bahama Oriole (Icterus northropi), a critically endangered synanthropic species
Price, M. R., Person, C., & Hayes, W. K. (2015). Geographic variation and genetic structure in the Bahama Oriole (Icterus northropi), a critically endangered synanthropic species. PeerJ, 3, e1421.
Population genetics and the effects of a severe bottleneck in an ex situ population of critically endangered Hawaiian tree snails
Price, M. R., & Hadfield, M. G. (2014). Population genetics and the effects of a severe bottleneck in an ex situ population of critically endangered Hawaiian tree snails. PloS One, 9(12), e114377.
Population status, habitat dependence, and reproductive ecology of Bahama Orioles: a critically endangered synanthropic species
Price, M. R., Lee, V. A., & Hayes, W. K. (2011). Population status, habitat dependence, and reproductive ecology of Bahama Orioles: A critically endangered synanthropic species. Journal of Field Ornithology, 82(4), 366–378.
Population status of the Chuck-will’s-widow (Caprimulgus carolinensis) in the Bahamas.
Hayes, W. K., Bracey, E. D., Price, M. R., Robinette, V. A., Gren, E., & Stahala, C. (2010). Population Status of Chuck-will's-widow (Caprimulgus carolinensis) in the Bahamas. Wilson Journal Of Ornithology, 122(2), 381-384.
Conservation taxonomy of the Greater Antillean Oriole (Icterus dominicensis): diagnosable plumage variation among allopatric populations supports species status
Price, M. R., & Hayes, W. K. (2009). Conservation taxonomy of the Greater Antillean Oriole (Icterus dominicensis): Diagnosable plumage variation among allopatric populations supports species status. Journal of Caribbean Ornithology, 22(1), 19–25.
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