Flinders University
Prof Sonia Kleindorfer
Prof
Sonia
Kleindorfer
Flinders University
http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/sonia.kleindorfer
Sonia Kleindorfer and a Darwin Finch on the Galapagos
| Phone: | +61 8 82015232, +61 8 82012450 |
| Email: | sonia.kleindorfer@flinders.edu.au |
| Location: | Physical Sciences (2303C) |
| Postal address: | GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia |
Teaching
Research and supervision
Publications
Book chapters
Kleindorfer, S.M. and Mitchell, J.G. (2009). Biological networks: rainforests, coral reefs, and the Galapagos islands. In Paul R Kleindorfer and Yoram (Jerry) Wind, ed. The network challenge?: strategy, profit, and risk in an interlinked world. New Jersey, USA: Wharton School Publishing, pp. 85-104.
Refereed journal articles
Crowhurst, C., Zanollo, V., Griggio, M., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2012). White Flank Spots Signal Feeding Dominance in Female Diamond Firetails, Stagonopleura guttata. Journal of Ethology, 118(1), pp.63-75. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2011.01986.x.
Dvorak, M., Fessl, B., Nemeth, E., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Tebbich, S. (2012). Distribution and abundance of Darwin's finches and other land birds on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos: evidence for declining populations. Oryx, 46(1), pp.78-86. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0030605311000597.
Galligan, T., Donnellan, S.C., Sulloway, F.J., Fitch, A.J., Bertozzi, T. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2012). Panmixia supports divergence with gene flow in Darwin's small ground finch, Geospiza fuliginosa, on Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands. Molecular Ecology, 21(9), pp.2106-2115. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2012.05511.x.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Hauber, M., Robertson, G., Sulloway, F., Hoi, H., Griggio, M., et al. (2012). Embryonic learning of vocal passwords in superb fairy-wrens reveals intruder cuckoo nestlings. Current Biology, 22(22), pp.2155-2160. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2012.09.025.
Zanollo, V.B., Griggio, M., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2012). The number and coloration of white flank spots predict the strength of a cutaneous immune response in female Diamond Firetails, Stagonopleura guttata. Journal of Ornithology, 153(4), pp.1233-1244. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-012-0855-x.
Dudaniec, R., Schlotfeldt, B., Bertozzi, T., Donnellan, S. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Genetic and morphological divergence in island and mainland birds: informing conservation priorities. Biological Conservation, 144(12), pp.2902-2912. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2011.08.007.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Risky revelations: Superb Fairy-wrens Malurus cyaneus respond more strongly to their mate's alarm song. Journal of Ornithology, 152, pp.127-135. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-010-0557-1.
Dudaniec, R., Gardner, M.G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Offspring genetic structure reveals mating and nest infestation behaviour of an invasive parasitic fly (Philornis downsi) of Galapagos birds. Biological Invasions, 12(3), pp.581-592. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-009-9464-x.
Kim, K., Keuning, J., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Understanding the Bird Watching Tourism Market in Queensland, Australia. Anatolia, 21(2), pp.227-247. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1080/13032917.2010.9687101.
Book chapters
Kleindorfer, S.M. and Mitchell, J.G. (2009). Biological networks: rainforests, coral reefs, and the Galapagos islands. In Paul R Kleindorfer and Yoram (Jerry) Wind, ed. The network challenge?: strategy, profit, and risk in an interlinked world. New Jersey, USA: Wharton School Publishing, pp. 85-104.
Refereed journal articles
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Hauber, M., Robertson, G., Sulloway, F., Hoi, H., Griggio, M., et al. (2012). Embryonic learning of vocal passwords in superb fairy-wrens reveals intruder cuckoo nestlings. Current Biology, 22(22), pp.2155-2160. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2012.09.025.
Crowhurst, C., Zanollo, V., Griggio, M., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2012). White Flank Spots Signal Feeding Dominance in Female Diamond Firetails, Stagonopleura guttata. Journal of Ethology, 118(1), pp.63-75. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.2011.01986.x.
Dvorak, M., Fessl, B., Nemeth, E., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Tebbich, S. (2012). Distribution and abundance of Darwin's finches and other land birds on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos: evidence for declining populations. Oryx, 46(1), pp.78-86. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0030605311000597.
Galligan, T., Donnellan, S.C., Sulloway, F.J., Fitch, A.J., Bertozzi, T. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2012). Panmixia supports divergence with gene flow in Darwin's small ground finch, Geospiza fuliginosa, on Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands. Molecular Ecology, 21(9), pp.2106-2115. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2012.05511.x.
Zanollo, V.B., Griggio, M., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2012). The number and coloration of white flank spots predict the strength of a cutaneous immune response in female Diamond Firetails, Stagonopleura guttata. Journal of Ornithology, 153(4), pp.1233-1244. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-012-0855-x.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Risky revelations: Superb Fairy-wrens Malurus cyaneus respond more strongly to their mate's alarm song. Journal of Ornithology, 152, pp.127-135. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-010-0557-1.
Dudaniec, R., Schlotfeldt, B., Bertozzi, T., Donnellan, S. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Genetic and morphological divergence in island and mainland birds: informing conservation priorities. Biological Conservation, 144(12), pp.2902-2912. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2011.08.007.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Nestling presence affects the anti-predator response of adult superb fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus). Acta Ethologica, 13(2), pp.69-74. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10211-010-0072-7.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J., Sulloway, F. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Extended parental care of fledglings: Parent birds adjust anti-predator response according to predator type and distance. Behaviour, 147, pp.853-870. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/000579510X495771.
Dudaniec, R., Gardner, M.G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Offspring genetic structure reveals mating and nest infestation behaviour of an invasive parasitic fly (Philornis downsi) of Galapagos birds. Biological Invasions, 12(3), pp.581-592. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-009-9464-x.
Galligan, T. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Loss of assortative pairing following colonization of a new environment by Darwins small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa). Evolutionary Ecology Research, 12(6), pp.751-760.
Kim, K., Keuning, J., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Understanding the Bird Watching Tourism Market in Queensland, Australia. Anatolia, 21(2), pp.227-247. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1080/13032917.2010.9687101.
Myers, S., Brown, G.P. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Divergence in New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae): evidence from morphology and feeding behaviour. Journal of Ornithology, 151, pp.287-296. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-009-0454-7.
O'Connor, J., Dudaniec, R. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Parasite infestation in Galapagos birds: contrasting two elevational habitats between islands. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 26, pp.285-292. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0266467409990678.
O'Connor, J., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Video analysis of host-parasite interactions in Darwin's finch nests. Oryx, 44(4), pp.588-594. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0030605310000086.
O'Connor, J., Sulloway, F. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Avian Population Survey in the Floreana Highlands: Is the Medium Tree Finch declining in remnant patches of Scalesia forest? Bird Conservation International, pp.343-353. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0959270910000195.
Colombelli-Negrel, D. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Video nest monitoring reveals sex differences in prey size delivery and predation risk in superb fairy-wrens, Malurus cyaneus. Journal of Ornithology, 151, pp.507-512. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-009-0480-5.
Christensen, R., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Male response to intruders is related to song characteristics in Darwin's small tree finch (Camarhynchus parvulus). Journal of Ethology, 28, pp.371-377. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10164-009-0198-0.
O'Connor, J., Sulloway, F., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Philornis downsi parasitism is the primary cause of nestling mortality in the critically endangered Darwin's medium tree finch (Camarhynchus pauper). Biodiversity and Conservation, 19, pp.853-866. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10531-009-9740-1.
Chapman, T.W., Oorebeek, M., Marando, L.G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Genetic structure in ixodid ticks from Kangaroo Island and the South Australia mainland. Australian Journal of Entomology, 48(1), pp.40-46. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-6055.2008.00682.x.
Christensen, R. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Bill morphology does not influence vocal performance in Darwin's small tree finch on Floreana island. Zoological Research, 30(4), pp.423-428. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1141.2009.04423.
Christensen, R. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Jack-of-all-trades or master of one? Variation in foraging specialisation across years in Darwin's tree finches (Camarhynchus spp.). Journal of Ornithology, 150(2), pp.383-391. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-008-0358-y.
Colombelli-Negrel, D. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Nest height, nest concealment, and predator type predict nest predation in superb fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus). Ecological Research, 24(4), pp.921-928. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11284-008-0569-y.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). A new audio-visual technique for effectively monitoring nest predation and the behaviour of nesting birds. Emu, 109(1), pp.83-88. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU08048.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Schlotfeldt, B.E. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). High levels of extra-pair paternity in Superb Fairy-wrens in South Australia despite low frequency of auxiliary males. Emu, 109(4), pp.300-304. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU09035.
Stirnemann, I., Johnston, G., Rich, B., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) response and bill-hue wavelength increase with carotenoid supplementation in Diamond Firetails (Stagonopleura guttata). Emu, 109(4), pp.344-351. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU08069.
Galligan, T. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Naris and beak malformation caused by the parasitic fly, Philornis downsi (Diptera: Muscidae), in Darwin's small ground finch, Geospiza fuliginosa (Passeriformes: Emberizidae). Biological Journal of The Linnean Society, 98(3), pp.577-585. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2009.01309.x.
Kleindorfer, S.M. and Dudaniec, R. (2009). Love thy neighbour? Social nesting pattern, host mass, and nest size affect ectoparasite intensity in Darwin's tree finches. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 63(5), pp.731-739. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00265-008-0706-1.
Kleindorfer, S.M., Sulloway, F. and O'Connor, J. (2009). Mixed species nesting associations in Darwin's tree finches?: nesting pattern predicts predation outcome. Biological Journal of The Linnean Society, 98(2), pp.313-324. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.2009.01264.x.
Myers, S., Gardner, M.G., Donnellan, S. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) microsatellites: isolation and characterisation of 15 novel markers using an enrichment method. Molecular Ecology Resources, 9(3), pp.1052-1054. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-0998.2009.02572.x.
Oorebeek, M. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). The prevalence and intensity of tick infestation in passerines from South Australia. Emu, 109(2), pp.121-125. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU08052.
Oorebeek, M., Sharrad, R.D. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). What attracts larval Ixodes hirsti (Acari: Ixodidae) to their host? Parasitology Research, 104(3), pp.623-628. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00436-008-1238-3.
Easton, L.C. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). Effects of salinity levels and seed mass on germination in Australian species of Frankenia L. (Frankeniaceae). Environmental and Experimental Botany, 65(2-3), pp.345-352. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2008.10.006.
Colombelli-Negrel, D. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). In superb fairy wrens (Malurus cyaneus), nuptial males have more blood parasites and higher haemoglobin concentration than eclipsed males. Australian Journal of Zoology, 56(2), pp.117-121. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ZO07072.
Oorebeek, M. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Understorey predicts the spatial distribution of Ixodes hirsti in South Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology, 56(2), pp.123-127. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ZO08050.
Oorebeek, M. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Climate or host availability: what determines the seasonal abundance of ticks? Parasitology Research, 103(4), pp.871-875. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00436-008-1071-8.
Galligan, T. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Support for the nest mimicry hypothesis in Yellow-rumped Thornbills Acanthiza chrysorrhoa. Ibis, 150(3), pp.550-557. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2008.00819.x.
Easton, L.C. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Interaction effects of seed mass and temperature on germination in Australian species of Frankenia (Frankeniaceae). Folia Geobotanica, 43(4), pp.383-396. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12224-008-9021-x.
Easton, L.C. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Germination in two Australian species of Frankenia L., F. serpyllifolia Lindl. and F. foliosa J. M. Black (Frankeniaceae): Effects of seed mass, seed age, light, and temperature. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia, 132(1), pp.29-39.
Dudaniec, R., Gardner, M.G., Donnellan, S.C. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Genetic variation in the invasive avian parasite, Philornis downsi (Diptera, Muscidae) on the Galapagos archipelago. BMC Ecology, 8, p.13. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6785-8-13.
Dudaniec, R., Gardner, M.G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Isolation, characterization and multiplex polymerase chain reaction of novel microsatellite loci for the avian parasite Philornis downsi (Diptera: Muscidae). Molecular Ecology Resources, 8(1), pp.142-144. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-8286.2007.01900.x.
Kleindorfer, S.M. (2007). The ecology of clutch size variation in Darwin's Small Ground Finch, Geospiza fuliginosa: Comparison between lowland and highland habitats. Ibis, 149(4), pp.730-741. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2007.00694.x.
Kleindorfer, S.M. (2007). Nesting success in Darwin's small tree finch, Camarhynchus parvulus: evidence of female preference for older males and more concealed nests. Animal Behaviour, 74(4), pp.795-804. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.01.020.
Dudaniec, R., Fessl, B. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2007). Interannual and interspecific variation in intensity of the parasitic fly, Philornis downsi, in Darwin's finches. Biological Conservation, 139(3-4), pp.325-332. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2007.07.006.
Christensen, R. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2007). Assortative pairing and divergent evolution in Darwin's small tree finch, Camarhynchus parvulus. Journal of Ornithology, 148(4), pp.463-470. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-007-0173-x.
McGuire, A. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2007). Nesting success and apparent nest adornment in Diamond Firetails (Stagonopleura guttata). Emu, 107(1), pp.44-51. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU06031.
Wiedenfeld, D., Jimenez, G.A., Fessl, B., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Valarezo, J.C. (2007). Distribution of the introduced parasitic fly Philornis downsi (Diptera, Muscidae) in the Galapagos Islands. Pacific Conservation Biology, 13(1), pp.14-19.
Fessl, B., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Tebbich, S. (2006). An experimental study on the effects of an introduced parasite in Darwin's finches. Biological Conservation, 127(1), pp.55-61. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2005.07.013.
Dudaniec, R., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Fessl, B. (2006). Effects of the introduced ectoparasite Philornis downsi on haemoglobin level and nestling survival in Darwin's Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa). Austral Ecology, 31(1), pp.88-94. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9993.2006.01553.x.
Dudaniec, R. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2006). Effects of the parasitic flies of the genus Philornis (Diptera: Muscidae) on birds. Emu, 106(1), pp.13-20. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU04040.
Christensen, R., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Robertson, G.J. (2006). Song is a reliable signal of bill morphology in Darwin's small tree finch Camarhynchus parvulus. Journal of Avian Biology, 37(6), pp.617-624. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0908-8857.2006.03684.x.
Fessl, B., Sinclair, B.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2006). The life-cycle of Philornis downsi (Diptera: Muscidae) parasitizing Darwin's finches and its impact on nestling survival. Parasitology, 133(6), pp.739-747. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0031182006001089.
Lambert, S. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2006). Nest concealment but not human visitation predicts predation of New Holland Honeyeater nests. Emu, 106(1), pp.63-68. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU05006.
Schlotfeldt, B.E. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2006). Adaptive divergence in the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus): a mainland versus island comparison of morphology and foraging behaviour. Emu, 106(4), pp.309-319. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU06004.
Kleindorfer, S.M., Lambert, S. and Paton, D.C. (2006). Ticks (Ixodes sp.) and blood parasites (Haemoproteus spp.) in New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae): evidence for site specificity and fitness costs. Emu, 106(2), pp.113-118. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MU05055.
Kleindorfer, S.M., Chapman, T.W., Winkler, H. and Sulloway, F. (2006). Adaptive divergence in contiguous populations of Darwin's Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa). Evolutionary Ecology Research, 8, pp.357-372.
Kleindorfer, S.M. and Dudaniec, R. (2006). Increasing prevalence of avian poxvirus in Darwin's finches and its effect on male pairing success. Journal of Avian Biology, 37(1), pp.69-76. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.2006.0908-8857.03503.x.
Blomqvist, D., Fessl, B., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Hoi, H. (2005). High frequency of extra-pair fertilisations in the moustached warbler, a songbird with a variable breeding system. Behaviour, 142(8), pp.1133-1148. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156853905774405272.
Dudaniec, R., Hallas, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2005). Blood and intestinal parasitism in Darwin's finches: negative and positive findings. Acta Zoologica Sinica, 51(3), pp.507-512.
Kleindorfer, S.M., Fessl, B. and Hoi, H. (2005). Avian nest defence behaviour: assessment in relation to predator distance and type, and nest height. Animal Behaviour, 69(2), pp.307-313. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2004.06.003.
Kleindorfer, S.M. and Wasser, S.K. (2004). Infant handling and mortality in yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus): evidence for female competition? Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 56(4), pp.328-337. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00265-004-0798-1.
Wasser, S.K., Norton, G.W., Kleindorfer, S.M. and Rhine, R. (2004). Population trend alters the effects of maternal dominance rank on lifetime productive success in yellow baboons. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 56(4), pp.338-345. [online]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00265-004-0797-2.
Kleindorfer, S.M., Hoi, R. and Fessl, B. (2003). The role of nest site cover for parental nest defence and fledging success in two Acrocephalus warblers. Avian Science, 3(1), pp.21-29.
Journal articles
McGuire, A., Johnston, G., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Comparison of survey methods for detection of the elusive Western Whipbird, Psophodes nigrogularis, with notes on its distribution. South Australian Ornithologist, 37, pp.49-59.
Conference publications
Zanollo, V., Griggio, M., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Male mate choice for spotty females. In Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
O'Connor, J., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S. (2011). Begging behaviour predicts food provisioning in parasitised Darwin's finch chicks. In Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour. Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Vocal cues reveal intruder nestlings: Evidence for an acoustical host-parasite arms race that starts inside the egg. In Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
Crowhurst, C., Zanollo, V., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). White flank spots signal feeding dominance in Diamond Firetail females. In Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Blurred Species Boundaries in Darwin's Tree Finches: Unraveling the Processes of Speciation. In Animal Behavior Conference.
Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). From egg to mate choice: song discrimination drives parasite rejection and speciation. In Evolutionary Biology Seminar Series.
Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Speciation before our eyes? The case of Darwin's tree finches. In Australasian Ornithology Conference.
O'Connor, J., Colombelli-Negrel, D., Dudaniec, R., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S. (2011). Blurred species boundaries in Darwin's tree finches: using song and morphology to interpret gene flow patterns. In Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour. Australiasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
O'Connor, J., Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2011). Blurred species boundaries in Darwin's tree finches: using song and morphology to interpret gene flow patterns. In Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
O'Connor, J., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Behavioural predictors of non-random survival in parasitised nestlings: a case study using Darwin's finches. In International Society for Behavioural Ecology. International Society for Behavioural Ecology.
O'Connor, J., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Invasive Bloodsucking Maggots Threaten Darwin's finches in the Galapagos Islands. In International Ornithological Congress. International Ornithological Congress.
O'Connor, J., Dudaniec, R. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2010). Parasite infestation in Galapagos birds: contrasting two elevational habitats. In ARC/NHMRC Research Network for Parasitology. ARC/NHMRC Research Network for Parasitology.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2009). A unique alarm song that warns of danger and varies between singers. In ASSAB. ASSAB.
Schlotfeldt, B.E., Donnellan, S.C., Bertozzi, T. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Adaptive divergence and gene flow in island and mainland populations of the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus) in South Australia. In Genetics Society of AustralAsia 55th Annual Meeting Adelaide, Australia 7-10 July 2008 Information and Abstracts. GSA 2008. pp. 21-21. [online]. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/gsa2008/programme/GSA2008book.pdf.
Colombelli-Negrel, D., Robertson, G.J. and Kleindorfer, S.M. (2008). Adaptive plasticity in the behaviour and alarm calls of superb fairy-wrens in response to predators. In Flinders Postgraduate conference. Flinders Postgraduate conference. [online]. http://frccce.flinders.edu.au/site/uploads/Postgrad_Conf_2008/Postgraduate_Conference_Book_2008.pdf.
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Professional and community engagement
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- Ecotourism with a focus on indigenous sustainable tourism
- Behavioural Ecology of Birds population structure, avian survival in relation to parasites, food and predation, conservation implications looking at habitat fragmentation and avian community structure
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- Birds
- Tourism
