Crossin G.T. and Williams, T.D. 2021. Using physiology to infer the reproductive status and breeding performance of cryptic or at-risk bird species. In: Conservation Physiology: Applications for wildlife conservation and management. Edited by: Christine L. Madliger, Craig E. Franklin, Oliver P. Love, Steven J. Cooke, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Williams. T.D. (Editor). 2020. What Is a Bird? Princeton University Press, Princeton (co-authored with McWilliams, S., Clarke, J.A., MacDougall-Shackleton, E., MacDougall-Shackleton, S., Bonier, F., and Eliason, C.), pp.368, ISBN: 9780691200163
Williams, T.D. 2018. Avian Reproduction - Overview (wild birds). In: Encyclopedia of Reproduction (E. Knobil & J.D. Neill, eds.), Vol. 6: Comparative Reproduction (Section Eds., Swanson, P. and Skinner, M). Elsevier Press.
Williams, T.D. 2018. Nutrition and reproduction, birds. In: Encyclopedia of Reproduction (E. Knobil & J.D. Neill, eds.), Vol. 6: Comparative Reproduction (Section Eds., Swanson, P. and Skinner, M). Elsevier Press.
Williams, T.D. 2012. Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds. Princeton University Press, 344 pages, 116 line illus. ISBN 978-0-691-13982-1 Selected Research Articles - Reproduction
Allen, J.M., Hodinka, B.L., Hall, H.M., Leonard, K.M. and Williams, T.D. 2022. Flexible growth and body mass predict physiological condition at fledging in the synchronously breeding European starling, Sturnus vulgaris.Royal Society Open Science 9: 220583
Enns, J. and Williams, T.D. 2022. Paying attention but not coordinating: parental care in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris).Animal Behaviour 193: 113-124. Pavlik, M., Williams, T.D. and Green, D.J. 2021 Female songbirds can initiate the transition from a migratory to a reproductive physiology during spring migration.Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 94: 188-198.
Yap, K.N., Powers, D.R., Vermette, M.L., Tsai, O.H. and Williams, T.D. 2021. Physiological adjustments to high foraging effort negatively affect fecundity but not final reproductive output in captive zebra finches.Journal of Experimental Biology 224, jeb235820.
Yap, K.N., Powers, D.R., Vermette, M.L., Tsai, O.H. and Williams, T.D. 2021. Sex-specific energy management strategies in response to training for increased foraging effort prior to reproduction.Journal of Experimental Biology 224, jeb235846
Criscuolo, F, Torres, R., Zann, S., and Williams, T.D. 2020. Telomere dynamics from hatching to sexual maturity and the multivariate egg.Journal of Experimental Biology 223: jeb232496 [featured article in ‘Inside JEB’]
Maury, C., Serota, M.W. and Williams, T.D. 2020. Plasticity in diurnal activity and temporal phenotype during parental care in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris).Animal Behaviour 159: 37-45.
Criscuolo, F., Cornell, A., Zahn, S., and Williams, T.D. 2019. Oxidative status and telomere length are related to somatic and physiological maturation in chicks of European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris).Journal of Experimental Biology 222: jeb204719.
Serota, M. and Williams, T.D. 2019. Adjustment of total activity as a response to handicapping during parental care in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris).Animal Behaviour 148: 19-27.
Torres, R., Chin, E., Rampton, R and Williams, T.D. 2019. Are there synergistic or antagonistic effects of multiple maternally-derived egg components (antibodies and testosterone) on offspring phenotype?Journal of Experimental Biology 222: jeb196956
Yap, K.N., Tsai, O.H-I., and Williams, T.D. 2019. Haematological traits co-vary with migratory status, altitude and energy expenditure: a phylogenetic, comparative analysis.Scientific Reports 9: 6351
Williams, T.D. 2018. Physiology, activity and costs of parental care in birds.Journal of Experimental Biology 221, jeb169433
Selected Research Articles - Ecotoxicology
King, M.D., Elliott, J.E., Idowuc, I., Tomy, G.T., and Williams, T.D. 2023. Polycyclic aromatic compound and trace metal element residues in Mytilus mussels at marine wildlife hotspots on the Pacific coast of Canada.Environmental Pollution 316: 120624.
King, M.D., Elliott, J.E., Marlatt, V., Crump, D., Idowue, I., Wallace, S., Tomy, G.T., Palace, V., and Williams, T.D. 2022. Effects of Avian Eggshell Oiling With Diluted Bitumen Show Sublethal Embryonic Polycyclic Aromatic Compound Exposure. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 41: 159-174.
Ruberg, E.J., King, M.D., Elliott, J.E., Tomy, G., Idowu, I., Vermette, M. and Williams, T.D. 2022. Effects of diluted bitumen exposure on survival, physiology, and behaviour of zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata).Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 229: 113071
King, M.D., Elliott, J.E. and Williams, T.D. 2021. Effects of Petroleum Exposure on Birds: A Review. Science of the Total Environment 755: 142834.
Ruberg, E.J., Williams, T.D. and Elliott, J.E. 2021. A Review of Petroleum Toxicity to Marine Reptiles.Ecotoxicology 30, 525–536.
Ruberg, E.J., Elliott, J.E., and Williams, T.D. 2021. Review of Petroleum Toxicity to Marine Mammals: Identifying Common Endpoints for Future Research on Diluted Bitumen Toxicity.Ecotoxicology 30, 537–551.
Eng, M.L., Williams, T.D., Fernie, K.J., Karouna‐Renier, N.K., Henry, P.F.P., Letcher, R.J., and Elliott, J.E. 2019. In ovo exposure to brominated flame retardants Part I: assessment of effects of TBBPA-BDBPE on survival, morphometrics, and physiology in zebra finches.Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 179: 104–110.