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Dr Sonia Kleindorfer

Publications

2008

51. Sulloway FJ & Kleindorfer S (in review). Selection for foot and beak morphology along a clinal gradient: evidence for adaptive divergence in Darwin’s Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa). Evolution
50. Chapman TW, Oorebeek M, Marando L & Kleindorfer S (in review). Avian Ixodid Tick Movements between Kangaroo Island and the South Australian Mainland. Australian Journal of Entomology.
49. Colombelli-Negrel D & Kleindorfer S (in review). Nuptial males of superb fairy wrens, Malurus cyaneus, have more blood parasites and higher haemoglobin concentration than eclipsed males. Australian Journal of Zoology.
48. Kleindorfer S, Goss K & O’Connor J (in review). Mixed species nesting associations in Darwin’s tree finches: Aggregations are habitat-independent. Animal Behaviour.
47. Kleindorfer S & Goss K (in prep). High nest defence response and reduced predation in mixed species nesting associations.
46. Kleindorfer S, O’Connor J & Dudaniec RY (in review). Clutch size variation in Darwin’s small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) on Floreana Island: Effects of predation and parasitism. Journal of Ornithology
45. Stirnemann I, Johnston G, Rich B & Kleindorfer S (in review). Immunocompetence and bill reflectance are dependent on carotenoids: evidence from the diamond firetail, Stagonopleura guttata. Functional Ecology
44. Kleindorfer S, Brown GP & Myers S (in prep). A test of the Island Rule in New Holland Honeyeaters. Journal of Ornithology.
43. Easton LC & Kleindorfer S (in review). Germination in two Australian Frankenia L. species, F. serpyllifolia Lindley and F. foliosa J.M. Black (Frankeniaceae): - Effects of seed age and temperature. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia.
42. Easton LC & Kleindorfer S (in review). Effects of seed mass and temperature on germination rates in twelve Australian Frankenia L. species (Frankeniaceae). Folia Geobotanica.
41. Easton LC & Kleindorfer S (in review). Effects of salinity levels and seed mass on the germination behaviour in Australian Frankenia L. species (Frankeniaceae). Environmental and Experimental Botany.
40. Kleindorfer, S & Mitchell J (accepted). Rainforests, Coral Reefs and the Galapagos Islands. In: Network Strategies and Competencies. Wharton Press, PA, USA.
39. Galligan TH & Kleindorfer S (in press). Support for the nest mimicry hypothesis in Yellow-rumped Thornbills (Acanthiza chrysorrhoa). Ibis.
38. Dudaniec, R, Gardner, MG & Kleindorfer, S (2008). Isolation, characterisation and multiplex PCR of novel microsatellite loci for the avian parasite, Philornis downsi (Diptera: Muscidae). Molecular Ecology Resources 8(1), 142-144.
   

2007

37. Dudaniec RY, Fessl B & Kleindorfer S (2007). Interannual and interspecific variation in intensity of the parasitic fly, Philornis downsi, in Darwin’s finches. Biological Conservation 139, 325-332.
36. Kleindorfer S (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, 795-804.
35. Kleindorfer S (2007). The ecology of clutch size variation in Darwin’s Small Ground Finch, Geospiza fuliginosa: Comparison between low- and highland habitats. Ibis 149, 730-741.
34. Christensen R & Kleindorfer S (2007). Assortative pairing and divergent evolution in Darwin’s small tree finch, Camarhynchus parvulus. Journal of Ornithology 148, 463-470.
33. Wiedenfeld D, Jiménez GA, Fessl B, Kleindorfer S, & Valarezo JC (2007). Distribution of the introduced parasitic fly Philornis downsi (Diptera, Muscidae) in the Galapagos Islands. Pacific Conservation Biology 13, 14-19.
32. McGuire, A. and Kleindorfer S (2007). Nesting success and apparent nest adornment in Diamond Firetails (Stagonopleura guttata). Emu. 107, 44-51.
   

2006

31. Fessl B, Sinclair, B & Kleindorfer S (2006). The life-cycle of Philornis downsi (Diptera: Muscidae) parasitizing Darwin's finches and its impacts on nestling survival. Parasitology 133: 739-747.
30. Schlotfeldt, B & Kleindorfer, S. (2006). Adaptive divergence in the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus): A mainland versus island comparison of foraging behaviour and morphology. Emu Austral Ornithology 106: 309-319.
29. Lambert S & Kleindorfer S (2006). Nest concealment but not human visitation predicts predation of New Holland Honeyeater nests. Emu Austral Ornithology 106: 63-68.
28. Kleindorfer S, Lambert S & Paton D (2006). Ticks (Ixodes sp.) and blood parasites (Haemoproteus sp.) in New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae): Evidence for site specificity and fitness costs. Emu Austral Ornithology 106: 113-118.
27. Dudaniec RY, Kleindorfer S & Fessl B (2006). Haemoglobin level and nestling survival in Darwin’s Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa): effects of the introduced ectoparasite Philornis downsi. Austral Ecology 31: 88-94.
26. Christensen R, Kleindorfer S & Robertson J (2006). Song is a reliable indicator of bill morphology in Darwin´s small tree finch (Camarhynchus parvulus) and vocal performance predicts male pairing success. Journal of Avian Biology 37: 617-624.
25. Dudaniec RY & Kleindorfer S (2006). The effects of the parasitic flies Philornis (Diptera: Muscidae) on birds. Emu Austral Ornithology 106: 13-20.
24. Fessl B, Kleindorfer S & Tebbich S (2006). An experimental study on the effects of an introduced parasite in Darwin’s finches. Biological Conservation 127: 55-61.
23. Kleindorfer S & Dudaniec RY (2006). Increasing prevalence of avian poxvirus in Darwin’s finches and its effect on male pairing success. Journal of Avian Biology 37: 69-76.
22. Kleindorfer S, Chapman T, Winkler H & Sulloway FJ (2006). Adaptive divergence in contiguous populations of Darwin’s small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa). Evolutionary Ecology Research 8(2): 357-372.
   

2005

21. Blomqvist D, Fessl B, Kleindorfer S & Hoi H (2005). High frequency of extra-pair fertilisations in the moustached warbler, a songbird with a variable breeding system. Behaviour 142: 1133-1148.
20. Dudaniec RY, Hallas G & Kleindorfer S (2005). Blood and intestinal parasites in Darwin’s Finches of the Galapagos Islands: negative and positive findings. Acta Zoologica Sinica. 51(3) 507-512.
19. Kleindorfer S, Fessl B & Hoi H (2005). Avian nest defence behaviour: risk assessment in relation to predator distance and type, and nest height. Animal Behaviour 69: 307-313.
   

2004

18. Kleindorfer S & Wasser SK (2004). Infant handling and mortality in yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus): evidence for female reproductive competition? Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology 56: 328-337.
17. Wasser SK, Norton G, Kleindorfer S, & Rhine RJ (2004). Population trend alters the effects of maternal dominance rank on lifetime reproductive success in yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus). Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology 56: 338-345.
   

2003

16. Kleindorfer S, Hoi H & Fessl B (2003). The role of nest site cover for parental nest defence and fledging success in two Acrocephalus warblers. Avian Science 3: 21-29.
   

1991 - 2001

15. Kleindorfer S, Ille R, Hoi-Leitner M & Hoi H (2001). An experimental study of paternal feeding adjustment in three Acrocephalus warblers. In: The Ecology of Reed Birds (H. Hoi, ed.). Biosystematics and Ecology Series No. 18: 161-177.
14. Kleindorfer S (2000). In first for Ecuador: Indians and oil firm communicate under a code of conduct. EcoAmericas 3(1): 6-8.
13. Kleindorfer S (2000). Galápagos guard against invasive species. EcoAmericas 2 (8): 1,10
12. Wasser SK, Norton G, Rhine R, Kleindorfer S (1998). Aging and social rank effects on the reproductive system of free-ranging yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus) at Mikumi National Park, Tanzania. Human Reproduction Journal 55: 501-516.
11. Kleindorfer S, Hoi H, Fessl B (1998). Alarm calls and chick reactions: distinguishing between levels of analysis. A reply to comments by E. Curio. Animal Behaviour 56: 262-264.
10. Kleindorfer S, Hoi H, Fessl B (1998). Clarification of the chick reaction hypothesis. Animal Behaviour 55: 504-507.
9. Kleindorfer S, Hoi H, Ille R (1997). Nestling growth patterns and antipredator responses: a comparison between four Acrocephalus warblers. Biologia 52: 677-685.
8. Kleindorfer S, Hoi H (1997). Nest predation: an alternative explanation for male incubation in the moustached warbler. Ethology 103: 619-631.
7. Ille R, Hoi H, Kleindorfer S (1996). Brood predation, habitat characteristics and nesting decisions in Acrocephalus scirpaceus and A. palustris. Biologia 51:219-225.
6. Fessl B, Kleindorfer S, Hoi H (1996). Extra male parental behaviour: evidence for an alternative mating strategy in Acrocephalus melanopogon. Avian Biology 27:88-91.
5. Kleindorfer S, Hoi H, Fessl B (1996). Alarm calls and chick reactions in the moustached warbler. Animal Behaviour 51:1199-1206.
4. Kleindorfer S, Fessl B, Hoi H (1995). More is not always better: male incubation in two Acrocephalus warblers. Behaviour 132: 607-625.
3. Hoi H, Kleindorfer S, Ille R, Dittami J (1995). Prey abundance and male parental behaviour in five Acrocephalus warblers. Ibis 137:490-496.
2. Jasch C, Kleindorfer S (1991). Checklisten für den betrieblichen Umweltschutz (Checklists for Environmental Protection in Business). Economy & Ecology Research Institute, Vienna. Schriftenreihe 4/91 IÖW. ISBN 3-901173-03-8.
1. Jasch C, Kleindorfer S (1991). Ökologische Ökonomie (Environmental Economics). Economy & Ecology Research Institute, Vienna. Schriftenreihe 3/91 IÖW. ISBN 3-901173-04-8.

2006

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