Publications

Papers published in national and international scientific journals, book chapters and edited volumes.

2026
2025
Anomalous double-clutch laying in the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus): replacement eggs or biochemical alterations of the breeding cycle?Gallego-García, D., Bowers, M.J., Barber, D.R. & Brown, B.M.Northeastern Naturalist
2024
2023
2022
2021
Artificial light at night as a driver to urban colonization by an avian predatorRodriguez, A., Orozco-Valor, P.M. & Sarasola, J.H.Landscape Ecology 36:17–27Full text
Using drones to reduce human disturbance while monitoring breeding status of an endangered raptorGallego, D. & Sarasola, J.H.Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation 7(3):550–561Full text
2020
Nest-site selection and breeding success of two Neotropical flycatchers at micro- and macrohabitat scales in central ArgentinaRebollo, M.E., Jahn, A., Cereghetti, J., Pereyra, S. & Sarasola, J.H.Journal of Arid Environments 177:104121
2019
Breeding latitude predicts timing but not rate of spring migration in a widespread migratory bird in South AmericaJahn, A.E., Cereghetti, J., Cueto, V.R., Hallworth, M.T., Levey, D.J., Marini, M.A., Masson, D., Pizo, M.A., Sarasola, J.H. & Tuero, D.T.Ecology and Evolution
First record of the Chimango Caracara (Milvago chimango) using shrimp as preyLópez-Idiáquez, D., Canal, D., Calleja, I., Frade, A. & Sarasola, J.H.Journal of Raptor Research 53(4):436–437
Urban living predicts behavioural response in a Neotropical raptorSolaro, C. & Sarasola, J.H.Behavioural Processes 169:103995
Ectoparasites of American Kestrels: should fleas be considered?Orozco-Valor, P.M., Santillán, M.A., Lareschi, M. & Grande, J.M.Journal of Raptor Research 53(4):446–448
2018
Birds of prey: biology and conservation in the XXI centurySarasola, J.H., Grande, J.M. & Negro, J.J. (eds.). Springer International Publishing, Basilea, Suiza.
Conservation status of Neotropical raptorsSarasola, J.H., Grande, J.M. & Bechard, M.J. En:.Birds of prey: biology and conservation in the XXI century, pp. 373–394. Springer
Birds of prey in agricultural landscapes: the role of agriculture expansion and intensificationGrande, J.M., Orozco-Valor, P.M., Liébana, S. & Sarasola, J.H. En:.Birds of prey: biology and conservation in the XXI century. Springer
Parental care of the endangered Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) in central ArgentinaGalmes, M.A., Sarasola, J.H., Grande, J.M. & Vargas, H.F.Journal of Raptor Research 52(3):316–325
Nesting of the endangered Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) in a human-made structureSarasola, J.H.Journal of Raptor Research 52:108–111
Natal dispersal and philopatry of Chimango Caracaras (Milvago chimango) in suburban, rural and natural habitatsSolaro, C. & Sarasola, J.H.Emu 118:158–165
Cernícalo. Atlas de las aves nidificantes de ChileSantillán, M.A., Orozco-Valor, P.M. & Liébana, M.S. Red de Observadores de Aves de Chile, Santiago.
Casualties of human-wildlife conflictGrande, J.M., Zuluaga, S. & Marchini, S.Science 360(6395)
Parental dependence of a juvenile Black-and-chestnut Eagle (Spizaetus isidori) in the eastern Andes, ColombiaZuluaga, S., Grande, J.M., Aristizábal, D.F. & Guevara, G.Ornitología Neotropical 29:153–158
Nest records of two large eagles in Colombia and EcuadorZuluaga, S., Grande, J.M., Schulze, M., Aristizábal, D.F., Vargas, F.H. & Aguiar-Silva, F.H.Journal of Raptor Research 52(4):522–527
La reina de las YungasGrande, J.M., Aráoz, R., Salom, A., Destefano, C. & Zuluaga, S.Aves Argentinas 52:23–29
2017
Electrocución de aves en líneas eléctricas: la muerte silenciosa de las grandes rapacesSarasola, J.H. & Zanón-Martínez, J.I. En:.Informe Ambiental 2017, Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (FARN), Buenos Aires
Electrocution risk for the endangered Crowned Solitary Eagle and other birds in semiarid landscapes of central ArgentinaGalmes, M.A., Sarasola, J.H., Grande, J.M. & Vargas, H.F.Bird Conservation International
An assessment on the effectiveness of walk-in traps to capture Chimango Caracaras (Milvago chimango) in varied environmentsSolaro, C. & Sarasola, J.H.Hornero 32(2):237–244
Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata) granivory and its role in seed dispersal in semiarid forest of central ArgentinaCostan, A.S. & Sarasola, J.H.Ornitología Neotropical 28:43–50
Molt while breeding? Lessons from New World Tyrannus flycatchersJahn, A.E. y col. (incluye Sarasola, J.H.).Journal of Ornithology
Unusual concentration of Black-chested Buzzard-Eagles in central ArgentinaLópez, C.M., Grande, J.M. & Orozco-Valor, P.M.Journal of Raptor Research 51:489–491
The first Black-and-chestnut Eagle (Spizaetus isidori) nest discovered in Argentina reveals potential human–predator conflictsGrande, J.M., López, C., Cereghetti, J. & Vargas, F.H.Journal of Raptor Research 51(1):79–82
2016
Population genetics of the endangered Crowned Solitary Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) in South AmericaCanal, D., Roques, S., Negro, J.J. & Sarasola, J.H.Conservation Genetics 18:235–240
Hypercarnivorous apex predator could provide ecosystem services by dispersing seedsSarasola, J.H., Zanón-Martínez, J.I., Costán, A.S. & Ripple, W.J.Scientific Reports 6:19647
Density and activity patterns of pumas in hunted and non-hunted areas in central ArgentinaZanón-Martínez, J.I., Kelly, M., Mesa-Cruz, B., Sarasola, J.H., DeHart, C. & Travaini, A.Wildlife Research 43:449–460
A native top predator maintained by exotic preys inside a protected area: the puma and the introduced ungulatesZanón-Martínez, J.I., Santillán, M.A., Sarasola, J.H. & Travaini, A.Journal of Arid Environments 134:17–20
Exceptionally large clutches in two raptors breeding in nest boxesOrozco-Valor, P.M. & Grande, J.M.Journal of Raptor Research 50:232–236
Demographic variation in timing and intensity of feather molt in migratory Fork-tailed Flycatchers (Tyrannus s. savana)Jahn, A., Giraldo, J.I., McPherson, M., Tuero, D., Sarasola, J.H., Cereghetti, J. & Masson, D.Journal of Field Ornithology 87:143–154
Aportes a la biología reproductiva del chirigüe azafrán (Sicalis flaveola) en cajas nido en un bosque semiárido del centro de ArgentinaOrozco-Valor, P.M., Santillán, M.A., Bragagnolo, L.A., Rebollo, M.E., López, F.G. & Martínez, P.A.Revista Chilena de Ornitología
2015
Barn Swallows keep expanding their breeding range in South AmericaGrande, J.M., Santillán, M.A., Orozco-Valor, P.M., Liébana, M.S., Reyes, M.M., Galmes, M.A. & Cereghetti, J.Emu — Austral Ornithology 115:256–260
Nest spacing, not human presence, influences the breeding of Chimango Caracaras in a peri-urban reserveSolaro, C. & Sarasola, J.H.Emu 115(1):72–75
New hosts for the mite Ornithonyssus bursa in ArgentinaSantillán, M.A., Grande, J.M., Liébana, M.S., Martínez, P., Díaz, L.A., Bragagnolo, L.A., Solaro, C., Galmes, M.A. & Sarasola, J.H.Medical and Veterinary Entomology 29(4):439–443
Predation on Philodryas patagoniensis by Falco femoralis in central ArgentinaLiébana, M.S., Santillán, M.A., Mallet, J. & Sarasola, J.H.Herpetology Notes 8:411–412
2014
Spatial and temporal variations in the feeding ecology of the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) in semiarid forest of central ArgentinaSarasola, J.H. & Santillán, M.A.Journal of Arid Environments 109:39–43
Taphonomic analysis of rodent bone accumulations produced by White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) in central ArgentinaMontalvo, C.I., Fernández, F.J., Santillán, M.A., Liébana, M.S. & Sarasola, J.H.Journal of Archaeological Science 52:354–362
A book review of «Neotropical Birds of Prey: Biology and Ecology of a Forest Raptor Community»Sarasola, J.H.Ibis 156:257
2013
Breeding season habitat selection by Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Glaucidium brasilianum in central ArgentinaCampioni, L., Sarasola, J.H., Santillán, M.A. & Reyes, M.M.Bird Study 60(1):35–43
Nest-box occupancy by Neotropical raptors in a native forest of central ArgentinaLiébana, M.S., Sarasola, J.H. & Santillán, M.A.Journal of Raptor Research 47(2):208–213
Registros de nidadas de cinco huevos y cinco pichones para el coludito copetón (Leptasthenura platensis) en cajas nido, La PampaRebollo, M.E., Bragagnolo, L.A., Santillán, M.A., López, F.G., Orozco, P.M. & Reyes, M.M.Nuestras Aves 58
2012
Cross-species amplification of seventeen polymorphic microsatellite loci in the endangered Crowned EagleSarasola, J.H., Canal, D., Solaro, C., Zanón-Martínez, J.I., Galmes, M.A. & Negro, J.J.Molecular Ecology Resources 12(4):779–781
First observation of infanticide and cannibalism in nest of Chimango Caracara (Milvago chimango)Solaro, C. & Sarasola, J.H.Journal of Raptor Research 46(4):412–413
Colonizing the world in spite of reduced MHC variationGangoso, L., Alcaide, M., Grande, J.M., Muñoz, J., Talbot, S.L., Sonsthagen, S.A., Sage, G.K. & Figuerola, J.Journal of Evolutionary Biology
The ecological role of native and introduced species in the diet of the puma Puma concolor in southern PatagoniaZanón-Martínez, J.I., Travaini, A., Zapata, S., Procopio, D.E. & Santillán, M.A.Oryx 46:106–111
Diet of the Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma) in two environmentally contrasting areas of PatagoniaSantillán, M.A. & Zapata, S.Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment 47:25–32
2011
Not as similar as thought: sexual dichromatism in Chimango Caracaras is expressed in the exposed skin but not in the plumageSarasola, J.H., Negro, J.J., Bechard, M.J. & Lanusse, A.Journal of Ornithology 152:473–479
Reduced MHC and neutral variation in the Galápagos hawk, an island endemicBollmer, J.L., Hull, J.M., Ernest, J.M., Sarasola, J.H. & Parker, P.G.BMC Evolutionary Biology 11:143–154
Ectoparasites in free-ranging American Kestrels in Argentina: implications for the transmission of viral diseasesLiébana, M.S., Santillán, M.A., Cicchino, A., Sarasola, J.H., Martínez, P., Cabezas, S. & Bó, S.Journal of Raptor Research 45:335–341
Apparent selective advantage of leucism in a coastal population of Southern Caracaras (Falconidae)Edelaar, P. y col.Evolutionary Ecology
2010
Crowned eagles rarely prey on livestock in central Argentina: persecution is not justifiedSarasola, J.H., Santillán, M.A. & Galmes, M.A.Endangered Species Research 13:207–213
Communal roosting behavior and winter diet of the White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) in an agricultural habitat on the Argentine pampasSarasola, J.H., Solaro, C., Santillán, M.A. & Galmes, M.A.Journal of Raptor Research
Antioxidant machinery differs between melanic and light nestlings of two polymorphic raptorsGalván, I., Gangoso, L., Grande, J.M., Negro, J.J., Rodríguez, A., Figuerola, J. & Alonso-Álvarez, C.PLoS ONE 5(10):1–9
Prevalence of neutralizing antibodies to West Nile virus in Eleonora's falcons in the Canary IslandsGangoso, L., Grande, J.M., Llorente, F., Jiménez-Clavero, M.A., Pérez, J.M. & Figuerola, J.Journal of Wildlife Diseases 46:1321–1324
Dieta del halcón peregrino (Falco peregrinus) en la Ría Deseado, Patagonia austral argentinaSantillán, M.A., Travaini, A. & Fernández, J.Boletín Chileno de Ornitología 16:1–8
2009
Parental care and behavior of American Kestrels, Falco sparverius, breeding at semiarid forest of central ArgentinaLiébana, M.S., Sarasola, J.H. & Bó, M.S.Journal of Raptor Research 43:338–344
Presence of cimicid bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) on a Crowned Eagle nestlingSantillán, M.A., Carpintero, D., Galmes, M.A. & Sarasola, J.H.Journal of Raptor Research 43:255–256
Molecular and morphological divergence in a pair of closely related birds and their ectoparasitesWhiteman, N.K., Dosanjh, V.S., Palma, R.L., Hull, J.M., Kimball, R.T., Sánchez, P., Sarasola, J.H. & Parker, P.G.Journal of Parasitology 95:1372–1382
2008
Where do Swainson's hawks winter? Satellite images used to identify potential habitatSarasola, J.H., Bustamante, J., Negro, J.J. & Travaini, A.Diversity & Distributions 14:742–753
Can a «wintering area effect» explain population status of Swainson's hawks? A stable isotope approachSarasola, J.H., Negro, J.J., Hobson, K.A., Bortolotti, G.R. & Bildstein, K.Diversity & Distributions 14:686–691
Land-use changes may explain the recent range expansion of the Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus in southern EuropeBalbontín, J., Negro, J.J., Sarasola, J.H., Ferrero, J.J. & Rivera, D.Ibis 150:707–716
Ear tufts in Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) as alarm responseSantillán, M.A., Sarasola, J.H. & Dolsan, M.Journal of Raptor Research 42:153–155
2007
Comparison of food habits and prey selection of the White-tailed Kite, Elanus leucurus, between natural and disturbed areas in central ArgentinaSarasola, J.H., Santillán, M.A. & Galmes, M.A.Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment 42:85–91
Ecología y conservación del aguilucho langostero (Buteo swainsoni) en ArgentinaSarasola, J.H., Santillán, M.A. & Galmes, M.A.Hornero 22:173–184
Deceptive plumage signals in birds: manipulation of predators or prey?Negro, J.J., Bortolotti, G.R. & Sarasola, J.H.Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 90:467–477
2006
Past and current evidence of persecution of the endangered Crowned Eagle Harpyhaliaetus coronatus in ArgentinaSarasola, J.H. & Maceda, J.J.Oryx 40:347–350
Role of alien tree stands on current distribution and social behavior of Swainson's hawks Buteo swainsoni in the Argentine pampasSarasola, J.H. & Negro, J.J.Journal of Biogeography 33:1096–1101
Phylogeography of the Galápagos hawk: a recent arrival to the Galápagos IslandsBollmer, J., Kimball, R.T., Whiteman, N.K., Sarasola, J.H. & Parker, P.G.Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 39(1):237–247
Risk of feather damage explains fault bar occurrence in a migrant hawk, the Swainson's hawk Buteo swainsoniSarasola, J.H. & Jovani, R.Journal of Avian Biology 37:29–35
Function and occurrence of facial flushing in birdsNegro, J.J., Sarasola, J.H., Fariñas, F. & Zorilla, I.Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology — Part A 143(1):78–84
A re-evaluation of evidences raises questions about the fasting migration hypothesis for Swainson's hawkBechard, M.J., Sarasola, J.H. & Woodbridge, B.Hornero 21:65–72
2005
Hunting success of wintering Swainson's hawks: environmental effects on timing and choice of foraging methodSarasola, J.H. & Negro, J.J.Journal of Zoology 83:1353–1359
Hailstorms as cause of mass mortality of Swainson's hawks in their wintering groundsSarasola, J.H., Negro, J.J., Salvador, V. & Maceda, J.J.Journal of Wildlife Diseases 41(3):643–646
Changes in woody plant structure in fire-disturbed caldén forest of the Parque Luro Reserve, ArgentinaSarasola, J.H., Bragagnolo, L.A. & Sosa, R.A.Natural Areas Journal 25(4):374–380
Habitat use and social structure of an isolated population of guanacos (Lama guanicoe) in the Monte Desert, ArgentinaSosa, R.A. & Sarasola, J.H.European Journal of Wildlife Research 51(3):207–209
Feather molt by Swainson's hawks (Buteo swainsoni) on the austral grounds in ArgentinaBechard, M.J. & Weidensaul, C.S.Ornitología Neotropical 16:267–270
Relationships between winter and spring weather and Northern Goshawk reproduction in northern NevadaFairhurst, G.D. & Bechard, M.J.Journal of Raptor Research 39(3):229–236
2004
Nutritional condition and serum biochemistry for free-living Swainson's Hawks wintering in central ArgentinaSarasola, J.H., Negro, J.J. & Travaini, A.Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 137(4):697–701
Gender identification in the Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni using molecular procedures and discriminant function analysisSarasola, J.H. & Negro, J.J.Journal of Raptor Research 38(4):357–361
Do Eurasian Hobbies (Falco subbuteo) have «false eyes» on the nape?Negro, J.J., Grande, J.M. & Sarasola, J.H.Journal of Raptor Research 38(3):287–288
Morphometric measures of male and female Spot-winged Falconet sexed using PCR amplification methodsBechard, M.J., Sarasola, J.H. & Helbig, A.J. En:.Raptors Worldwide, WWGBP
Primera cita del burlisto chico (Contopus cinereus cinereus) para las provincias de La Pampa y Buenos AiresMaceda, J.J., Tejerina, P., Camperi, A.R. & Darrieu, C.A.Physis Sec. C 60(138–139):41–42
2003
Food habits and foraging ecology of American Kestrels in the semiarid forests of central ArgentinaSarasola, J.H., Santillán, M.A. & Galmes, M.A.Journal of Raptor Research 37(3):236–243
Prey consumed by the Crowned Eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus) in the southern limit of its range in central ArgentinaMaceda, J.J., Sarasola, J.H. & Pessino, M.Ornitología Neotropical 14:419–422
2001
Respuesta a largo plazo del puma (Puma concolor) a una declinación poblacional de la vizcacha en el desierto del MontePessino, M., Sarasola, J.H., Wander, C. & Besoki, N.Ecología Austral 11:61–67
Lista de las aves de la Reserva Parque Luro, La PampaMaceda, J.J., Mero, M.I., Riesco, H. & Dolsan, M.Revista de la Facultad de Agronomía UNLPam 12(2):47–59
Lista de las aves de la Facultad de Agronomía de Santa Rosa (La Pampa) y sus alrededoresMaceda, J.J. & Kin, M.S.Revista de la Facultad de Agronomía UNLPam 12:21–30
Dieta del aguilucho langostero (Buteo swainsoni) en su área de invernada (La Pampa, Argentina)Canavelli, S.B., Maceda, J.J. & Bosisio, A.C.Hornero 16(2):89–92
2000
A case of nest predation on Turkey Vulture nesting in ArgentinaSarasola, J.H., Sosa, R.A. & Maceda, J.J.Journal of Raptor Research 34(1):60
1999
Post-migration weight gain of Swainson's hawk on the wintering grounds in ArgentinaGoldstein, M.I., Bloom, P.H., Sarasola, J.H. & Lacher, T.E.Wilson Bulletin 111(3):428–432