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  • Atkinson, R. and Sevathian, J.-C.(2005) A Guide to the Plants in Mauritius. Mauritius: MWF.-(Out of Stock)
  • Carter, M. and Tatayah, V. (2010) Green Conquest - Naturalists and 1810. Mauritius: MWF.
  • Cole, N. (2009) A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Mauritius. Mauritius: MWF. (Out of Stock)
  • MWF (2005) The Native Plants & Animals of Mauritius. Mauritius: MWF.
  • MWF (2007) Our Bird Friends/Nos amis les oiseaux. Mauritius: MWF.
  • MWF (2008) My Sustainable Island/Mon Ile durable. Mauritius: MWF.
  • MWF (2009) Guide de la faune et de la flore de l’Ile Cocos (Rodrigues). Mauritius: MWF.
  • MWF (2010) Ile aux Aigrettes - A Nature Reserve. Mauritius: MWF-(Available only in French version)
  • MWF (2015) Stephen Kirsakye. La faune et la flore de Rodrigues. Mauritius: MWF.

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     Selection of scientific research publications and reports
        (in progress)


  • Bednarczuk, E., Feare, C.J., Lovibond, S., Tatayah, V. and Jones, C.G. (2010) Attempted eradication of house sparrows Passer domesticus from Round island, Mauritius, Indian Ocean. Conservation Evidence 7, 75-86.
  • Brown, R.M., Jordan, W.C, Faulkes, C.G., Jones, C.G., Bugoni, L., Tatayah, V., Palma., R.L., Nichols, R.A. (2011)  Phylogenetic relationships in Pterodroma petrels are obscured by recent secondary contact and hybridization. PLoS ONE 6 (5). e20350. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0020350. www.plosone.org.
  • Brown, R.M., Nichols, R.A., Faulkes, C.G., Jones, C.G., Bugoni, L., Tatayah, V., Gottelli, D. and Jordan, W.C. (2010)  Range expansion and hybridization in Round Island petrels (Pterodroma spp.); evidence from microsatellite genotypes.  Molecular Ecology. 19, 3157-3170.
  • Bunbury, N., Jones, C.G., Greenwood, A.G. and Bell, D.  (in press) Trichomonas gallinae in Mauritian columbids: Implications for an endangered endemic. Journal of Wildlife Diseases.
  • Bunbury, N., Jones, C.G., Greenwood, A.G. and Bell, D. (in press) Epidemiology and conservation implications of Trichomonas gallinae infection in the endangered Mauritian pink pigeon.  Biological Conservation.
  • Bunbury, N., Jones, C.G., Greenwood, A., Hunter, P. and Bell, D. (in press)  Diagnosing Trichomonas gallinae infections in the Pink Pigeon Columba mayeri: a comparison of the InPouch TF culture system and wet-mount microscopy. Journal of Clinical Microbiology.
  • Burgess, M.D., Black, R.A., Nicoll, M.A.C., Jones, C.G., and Norris, K. (submitted) Habitat use by juvenile Mauritius Kestrels Falco punctatus – does dimensionality matter? Ibis.
  • Cheke, A.S., Gardner, T.A.M., Jones, C.G., Owadally, A.W. and Staub, F. (1984) Did the Dodo do it? (Mutualism between the tree Sideroxylon grandiflorum and the Dodo).  Animal Kingdom 87(1): 4-6.
  • Cristinacce, A., Cole R.E., Jones, C.G., Tatayah R.V.V., and Bell, D.J. (2010)  Sexing immature Mauritius Fodies Foudia rubra using biometrics and delayed plumage maturation. Ostrich 81, 2.
  • Cristinacce, C., Garrett, L.J.H., Cole, R.E., Tatayah, R.V.V & Jones, C.G. (2009) Nesting success of a managed population of Mauritius fodies Foudia rubra marooned on a partially restored island. Bird Conservation International 1-10.
  • Cristinnace, A., Handschuh, M., Switzer, R.A., Cole, R.E., Tatayah, V., Jones, C.G. & Bell, D. (2009) The release and establishment of Mauritius Fodies Foudia rubra on Ile aux Aigrettes, Mauritius. Conservation Evidence 6, 1-5.
  • Cade, T.J. and Jones, C.G. (1994) Progress in restoration of the Mauritius Kestrel. Conserv. Biol. 7 (1): 169-175.
  • Cheke, A.S. and Jones, C.G. (1987) Measurements and weights of the surviving endemic birds of the Mascarenes and their eggs. IN: Diamond, A.W. (Ed.) Studies of Mascarene Islands Birds. Cambridge University Press, and Cambridge. Pp.403-422.
  • Cooper, J.E. and Jones, C.G. (1986) A reference collection of endangered Mascarene specimens, The Linnean 2(3): 32-37.
  • Cooper, J.E., Jones, C.G. and Owadally, A.W. (1981) Morbidity and mortality in the Mauritius kestrel Falco punctatus. IN Cooper, J.E. and Greenwood, A.C. (eds.) Recent Advances in the Study of Raptor Diseases. Keighley:Chiron Publications Ltd., Pp.31-35.
  • Cooper, J.E., Needham, J.R., Applebee, K. and Jones, C.G. (1987) Clinical and pathological studies on the Mauritian pink pigeon Columba mayeri. Ibis 130:57-64.
  • Cristinacce, A., Ladkoo, A., Kovac, A., Jordan, A., Morris, A., Williams, T. de Ravel, Koenig, F., Tatayah, V. and Jones, C. (2006) The first hand rearing of Mauritian white-eyes Zosterops spp.  Avicultural Magazine vol. 112, No. 4, 150-160.
  • Cristinacce, A, Ladkoo, A., Switzer, R., Jordan, L., Vencatasamy, V.  de Ravel Koenig, F., Jones, C.G. and Bell, D. (in press) Captive breeding and rearing of critically endangered Mauritius fodies Foudia rubra for reintroduction. Zoo Biology.
  • Cristinacce, A., Swiitzer, R., Cole, R.E., Jones, C.G. and Bell, D., (submitted) Increasing use of exotic tree species as refuges from Anest predators by the critically endangered Mauritius Fody Foudia rubra. Oryx.
  • Dulloo, M.E., Jones, C., Strahm, W. and Mungroo, Y. (1996) Ecological restoration of native plant and animal communities in Mauritius, Indian Ocean.  Pp. 83-91. IN Peterson, D.L. and Klimas, C.V. (eds.) The Role of Restoration in Ecosystem Management. Society of Ecological Restoration.
  • Esson, M., Moss, A., Tatayah, V. and Jeeroburkhan, F. (2010)  Zoo education and its suitability for translocation. Journal International Zoo Educators’ Association 46.
  • Ewing, S, Nager, R.G., Nicoll, M.A.C., Jones, C.G. and Keller, L.F. (in press)  Inbreeding and Loss of Genetic Varition in a Reintroduced Population of Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus). Conservation Biology.
  • Groombridge, J.J., Bruford, M.W., Jones, C.G. and Nichols, R.A. (2001) Estimating the severity of the population bottleneck in the Mauritius kestrel Falco punctatus from ringing records using MCMC estimation. J. Animal Ecology 70, 401-409.
  • Groombridge, J.J, Jones, C.G, Bayes, M.K., van Zyl, A.J., Carrillo, J., Nichols, R.A. and Bruford, M.W. (2002) A molecular phylogeny of African kestrels with reference to divergence across the Indian Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Ocean. 25: 267-277.
  • Groombridge J.J., Jones, C.G., Bruford, M.W. and Nichols, R.A. (2000) “Ghost” alleles of the Mauritius Kestrel. Nature 403:616.
  • Groombridge, J. J., Jones, C. G., Nichols, R. A., Carlton, M. and Bruford, M. W. (2004) Molecular phylogeny and morphological change in the Psittacula parakeets. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 31: 96-108.
  • Groombridge, J.J., Nicoll, M.A., Jones, C.G. and Watston, J. (2004)  Associations of evolutionary and ecological distinctiveness amongst Indian Ocean kestrels. IN: Chancellor, R.D. and B.-U. Meyburg (eds.) Raptors Worldwide, Proceedings of the VI World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls. Pp 679-692.
  • Impey, A. J., Cote, I. M. and Jones, C. G. (2002) Population recovery of the threatened endemic Rodrigues fody (Foudia flavicans) (Aves, Ploceidae) following reforestation. Biological Conservation 107(3): 299-305.
  • Jones, C.G. (1980) The Mauritius kestrel, its biology and conservation. Hawk Trust Ann. Rep.10: 18-29.
  • Jones, C.G. (1980) Parrot on the way to extinction. Oryx 15:350-354.
  • Jones, C.G. (1984) The captive management and biology of the Mauritius kestrel Falco punctatus. Int. Zoo Yb. 23:65-82.
  • Jones, C.G. (1987) The larger land birds of Mauritius. IN Diamond, A.W. (ed.) Studies of Mascarene Island Birds. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp.209-300.
  • Jones, C.G. (1989) Aerial display of the Reunion Harrier. Gabar  4(2):22-23.
  • Jones, C.G. (1990) Notes of the Breeding Biology and Behaviour of the Black Kite Milvus Migrans. Gabar 5(1):5-13
  • Jones, C.G. (1991) The conservation management of the Mauritius Kestrel Falco punctatus. Gabar 6(2):42-46.
  • Jones, C.G. (1991) Longevity records for captive yellow-billed kites. Gabar 6(2):74.
  • Jones, C.G. (1996) Bird introductions to Mauritius; status and relationships with native birds. IN: Holmes, J.S. and Simons, J.R. (eds.).  The introduction and naturalization of birds. London: HMSO.  
  • Jones, C.G. (2004) Conservation and Management of Endangered Birds. Pp. 269-301, Chapter 12. IN: Sutherland, W.J., Newton, I. and Green, R.E. Bird Ecology and Conservation. A Handbook of Techniques. Oxford University Press.
  • Jones, C.G. (2008) Practical conservation on Mauritius and Rodrigues.  Steps towards the restoration of devastated ecosystems. Chapter 10 IN: Cheke, A.S. and Hume, J.P. The Lost Land of the Dodo. London: Academic Press.
  • Jones, C.G. and Duffy, K. (1993) Conservation management of the echo parakeet Psittacula eques echo. Dodo, J. Wildl. Preserv. Trusts 29:126-148.
  • Jones, C.G., Groombridge, J.M. and Nicoll, M. (2002) The genetic and population history of the Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus). IN: Yousef, R., Miller, M.L., and Pepler, D. (eds.) pp. 158-163. Raptors in the New Millennium.  Proceedings of the World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls.
  • Jones, C.G., Heck, W., Lewis, R.E., Mungroo, Y. and Cade, T.J. (1991) A summary of the conservation management of the Mauritius kestrel Falco punctatus 1973-1991. Dodo, J. Jersey Wildl. Preserv. Trust 27:81-99.
  • Jones, C.G., Heck, W., Lewis, R.E., Mungroo, Y., Slade, G. and Cade, T. (1995) The restoration of the Mauritius Kestrel Falco punctatus population. Ibis 137:S173-S180
  • Jones, C.G., Jeggo, D.F. and Hartley, J.R. (1983) The maintenance and captive breeding of the pink pigeon Nesoenas mayeri. Dodo, J.Jersey Wildl. Preserv. Trust 20:16-26.
  • Jones, C.G. and Owadally, A.W. (1985) The status, ecology and conservation of the Mauritius kestrel. IN: Newton, I. and Chancellor, R.D. (eds.) Conservation Studies on Raptors. Cambridge: ICBP. Pp.211-222.
  • Jones, C.G. and Owadally, A.W. (1988) the life histories and conservation of the Mauritius kestrel Falco punctatus, pink pigeon Columba mayeri, and the echo parakeet Psittacula eques. Proc.Roy.Soc.Art.Sci. Mauritius 5(1):79-130.
  • Jones, C.G., Steele, F.N. and Owadally, A.W. (1981) An account of the Mauritius kestrel captive breeding project. Avicult. Mag. 87:190-207.
  • Jones, C.G. and Swinnerton, K.J. (2000) A possible new taxon of rock thrush Monticola sp. From the limestone karst region of western Madagascar. Bull. African Bird Club 7(1):52-53.
  • Jones, C.G., Swinnerton, K.J., Hartley, J. and Mungroo, Y. (1999) The restoration of the free-living populations of the Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus), Pink pigeon (Columba mayeri) and Echo parakeet (Psittacula eques), pp. 77-86. In: Linking Zoo and Field Research to Advance Conservation, the 7th World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species.  Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. May 22-26, 1999.  Cincinnati Zoo.
  • Jones, C.G., Swinnerton, K.J., Taylor, C.J. and Mungroo, Y. (1992) The release of captive-bred pink pigeons Columba mayeri in native forest on Mauritius. A progress report July 1987-June 1992. Dodo, J. Wildl. Preserv. Trusts 28:92-125.
  • Jones, C.G., Swinnerton, K., Thorsen, M. and Greenwood, A. (1998) The biology and conservation of the Echo Parakeet Psittacula eques of Mauritius.  Pp.110-123. Proceedings of the IV International Parrot Convention.  Loro Parque, Tenerife.
  • Jones, C.G., Todd, D.M. and Mungroo, Y. (1989) Mortality, morbidity and breeding success of the pink pigeon Columba (Nesoenas)  mayeri. Proceedings of the Symposium on Disease and Management of Threatened Bird Populations. ICBP Technical Publication No. 10. ICBP, Ontario.
  • Jones, C.G., Todd, D.M., Swinnerton,  K.J. and Mungroo, Y. (1988) The release and management at liberty of captive bred pink pigeons Columba mayeri on Mauritius. IN: Dresser, B.L., Reece, R.W. and Marusuka, E.J. (eds.) Proc. 5th World Congr. on Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity. Cincinnati: Cincinnati Zoo, Pp.393-414.
  • Merton, D.V., Atkinson, I.A.E., Strahm, W., Jones, C., Empson, R.A., Mungroo, Y., Dulloo, E., and Lewis, R.  (1989)  A management plan for the restoration of Round Island Mauritius. Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust.
  • Nicoll, M., Burgess, M., Jones, C.G., Kokko, K and Norris, K. (submitted) Conditions experienced early in life influence senescence in a tropical bird. Science.
  • Nicoll, M. A. C., Jones, C. G. and Norris, K. (2003) Declining survival rates in a reintroduced population of the Mauritius kestrel: evidence for non-linear density dependence and environmental stochasticity. Journal of Animal Ecology 72(6): 917-926.
  • Nicoll, M. A. C., Jones, C. G. and Norris, K. (2004) Comparison of survival rates of captive-reared and wild-bred Mauritius kestrels (Falco punctatus) in a re-introduced population. Biological Conservation 118(4): 539-548.
  • Nicoll, M. A. C., Jones, C. G. and Norris, K. (2004) How raptor re-introductions can contribute to understanding population regulation: the Mauritius Kestrel, a case study.  IN: Chancellor, R.D. and B.-U. Meyburg (eds.) Pp 297-304. Raptors Worldwide, Proceedings of the VI World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls. World Working Group on Birds of Prey.
  • Nicoll, M.A.C., Jones, C.G. and Norris, K. (2006)  The impact of harvesting on a formerly endangered tropical bird: insights from life-history theory. Journal of Applied Ecology 43:567-575.
  • Nichols, R., Woolaver, L., and Jones, C.G. (2004)  Continued decline and conservation needs of the endangered Mauritius Olive White-eye Zosterops chloronothos. Oryx 38(3) 291-296.
  • Nichols, R.K., Phillips, P., Jones, C.G. and Woolaver, L.G. (2002) Status of the critically endangered Mauritius Fody Foudia rubra in 2001. Bulletin African Bird Club 9:95-100.
  • Roy, S.S., Jones, C.G., and Thorsen, M. (2000) Managing introduced mammals at field sites around Mauritius.  IN: Mungroo, Y., Mauremootoo, J. and Bachraz, V. (eds.) pp. 92-109. Proceedings of the workshop on restoration of highly degraded and threatened native forests in Mauritius.  National Parks and Conservation Service, Mauritius.
  • Safford, R.J. and Jones, C.G. (1993) Habitat management for conservation of the native passerine birds of Mauritius. Proc. Roy. Soc. Arts Sci. Mauritius 5:21-32
  • Safford, R.J. and Jones, C.G. (1997) Did organochlorine pesticide use cause declines in Mauritian forest birds? Biodiversity and Conservation 6, 1445-1451.
  • Safford, R.J. and Jones, C.G. (1998) Strategies for land-bird conservation on Mauritius.  Conservation Biology 12: 169-176.
  • Showler, D.A., Cote, I.M. and Jones, C.G. (2002) Population census and habitat use of Rodrigues Warbler Acrocephalus rodericanus. Bird Conservation International 12: 211-230.
  • Sutherland, W.J., Armstrong, D., Butchart, S.H.M., Earnhardt, J., Ewen, J., Jamieson, I., Jones, C.G., Lee, R., Newberry, P., Nichols, J.D., Parker, K.A., Sarrazin, F., Seddon P., Shah, N., and Tatayah, V. (2010) Standards for documenting and monitoring bird reintroduction projects. Conservation Letters 3 (4), 229-235.
  • Swinnerton, K., Greenwood, A., Chapman, R. and Jones, C. (2005) Trichomoniasis in the Pink Pigeon Columba mayeri. Ibis 147: 772-782.
  • Swinnerton, K. J., Groombridge, J. J., Jones, C. G. and Burn, R. W. (2004) Inbreeding depression and founder diversity among captive and free-living populations of the endangered pink pigeon Columba mayeri. Animal Conservation 7: 1-12.
  • Swinnerton, K.J., Jones, C.G., Lam, R., Paul, S., Chapman, R., Murray, K.A., and Freeman, K. (2000) Conservation of the pink pigeon in Mauritius.  Re-introduction News, Newsletter of the re-introduction specialist group of IUCN.  19:10-13.
  • Swinnerton, K.J., Jones, C.G., and Liddiard, T.  (1993) Pink pigeon in Mauritius.  Re-introduction News, Newsletter of the Re-introduction Specialist Group of IUCN. 7:12-13.
  • Swinnerton, K., Peirce, K., Greenwood, A., Chapman, R.  and Jones, C. (2005)  Prevalence of infection with Leucocytozoon marchouxi in the endangered Pink Pigeon Columba mayeri. Ibis 147: 725-737.
  • Thorsen, M. and Jones, C.G. (1998) The conservation status of Echo Parakeet Psittacula eques of Mauritius.  Bull. African Bird Club  5(2):122-126.
  • Tatayah, R.V. (2002) Conservation of seabirds in Mauritius with particular reference to the Round Island Petrel.  Proceedings: Biodiversity Assessment Training Workshop (1-5 July 2002).  Mauritian Wildlife Foundation/UNDP GEF SGP.
  • Tatayah, R.V. (2003) A field station with a view on Round Island.  Solitaire 13.  Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
  • Tatayah, R.V. (2010) Biodiversity conservation and cultural preservation – where the twain meet.  Journal of Mauritian Studies 5 (Special Issue), 105-144. 
  • Tatayah, R.V, Cole, N. & Kett, G. (2003) Report of expedition to Serpent Island (25-26 November 2003).  Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.  [Unpublished.]
  • Tatayah R.V., Haverson P., Wills D. & Robin S. (2007) Trial of a new bait station design to improve the efficiency of rat Rattus control in forest at Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius Conservation Evidence 4, 20-24.
  • Tatayah, R.V., Jones, C.G., Birch, D. and Salamolard, M. (2011) First record of Réunion Black Petrel Pseudobulweria aterrima on Mauritius. Bull. British Ornithologist’s Club 131 (1) 64-66.
  • Tatayah R.V.V., Kett G., Zuel N. & Khadun A. (2007)  Designing a plant cage to mitigate damage to seedlings by burrowing wedge-tailed shearwaters Puffinus pacificus, Round Island, Mauritius Conservation Evidence 4, 9-12.
  • Tatayah, R.V. & Khadun, A.K. (2002) Survey of St Brandon. Report of visit 2-5 May 2004. [Unpublished.]
  • Tatayah R.V.V., Malham J. & Haverson P. (2007) The use of copper strips to exclude African giant land-snails Achatina spp. from echo parakeet Psittacula eques nest cavities, Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius Conservation Evidence 4, 6-8.
  • Tatayah R.V.V., Malham J., Haverson P., Reuleaux A. & Van de Wetering J. (2007). Design and provision of nest boxes for echo parakeets Psittacula eques, Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius Conservation Evidence 4, 16-19.
  • Wheler, C., Riddell, C., Swinnerton, K., Chapman, R., Jones, C.G. and Yeung, R.L.S. (1996) Conservation and disease problems in the Mauritius Pink Pigeon (Columba mayeri). Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the Association of Avian Veterinarians: 241-243. Tampa, Florida.

Compiled: July 2011

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