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Personal profile
Personal profile
Melanie's area of expertise covers the fields of behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. Her current research focuses on contemporary adaptation, consequences of population bottlenecks and interactions between native and exotic species. Her research is aimed at understanding mechanisms that underlie severe declines or extinction of animal populations and at integrating novel concepts into conservation management and reintroduction efforts in order to ensure the long-term survival of native species.
Research Interests
- Management of endangered bird species
- Reintroduction biology
- Conservation genetics
- Quantifying threats of invasive species and diseases to native birds
- Seabird ecology and evolution
Professional Information
External Appointments & Memberships:
- Australasian Seabird Group (part of Birdlife Australia) (Executive Committee Member and Treasurer)
- Australian Evolution Society
- International Society for Behavioural Ecology
Editorial roles on journals:
- Austral Ecology (Associate Editor)
Teaching
- BIO216/416: Conservation Biology
- BIO430: Avian Biology
- BIO439: Behavioural Ecology
- BIO433: Ornithological Methods
- SCI302: International Practical Experience to Nepal
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago
2004
Master of Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland
2000
Bachelor of Science, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University
1996
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Effects of an island-wide rodent eradication programme on two threatened bird species
Segal, R. D., Whitsed, R., Carlile, N. & Massaro, M., 17 May 2022, In: Pacific Conservation Biology. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feral ungulate and macropod responses to resource scarcity and predation risk at savanna waterholes
Mihailou, H., Nimmo, D. G. & Massaro, M., Feb 2022, In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 76, 2, 16 p., 23.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genomic trajectories of a near-extinction event in the Chatham Island black robin
von Seth, J., van der Valk, T., Lord, E., Sigeman, H., Olsen, R-A., Knapp, M., Kardailsky, O., Robertson, F., Hale, M., Houston, D., Kennedy, E., Dalen, L., Noren, K., Massaro, M., Robertson, B. & Dussex, N., 11 Nov 2022, In: BMC Genomics. 23, 747Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Independent evolution of intermediate bill widths in a seabird clade
Masello, J. F., Ryan, P. G., Shepherd, L. D., Quillfeldt, P., Cherel, Y., Tennyson, A. J. D., Alderman, R., Calderón, L., Cole, T. L., Cuthbert, R. J., Dilley, B. J., Massaro, M., Miskelly, C. M., Navarro, J., Phillips, R. A., Weimerskirch, H. & Moodley, Y., Jan 2022, In: Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 297, 1, p. 183-198 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Review of the reporting of ecological effects of rodent eradications on Australian and New Zealand islands
Segal, R., Whitsed, R. & Massaro, M., Feb 2022, In: Pacific Conservation Biology. 28, 1, p. 4-14 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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The Durno Murray Award for Best Paper in Corella 2020
Massaro, Melanie (Recipient), Lawrence, Clare (Recipient) & Briskie, James V. (Recipient), 04 Mar 2021
Prize: Award › External award
Activities
- 1 Conference/Symposium
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World Seabird Conference
Melanie Massaro (Participant)
04 Oct 2021 → 08 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic
Press / Media
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Feral cattle compared to brumbies
Melanie Massaro & Helenna Mihailou
07/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Watch out, the magpies are about with cyclists reporting they're being swooped across the city
13/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Black and white bombers are back - here's some advice
08/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Kindness goes a long way to avoid swooping magpies
02/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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The spacing of these galahs gives away their relationship status. But what's with the cockatoo?
14/07/20
2 items of Media coverage
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Impacts
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Recovery of Chatham Island Black Robin
Melanie Massaro (Creator), Rachel Whitsed (Creator), Andrew Hall (Creator), James V. Briskie (Creator), Marie L. Hale (Creator), Raazesh Sainudiin (Creator) & Sophie Hautphenne (Creator)
Impact: Environmental Impact