Conservation Ecology     Population Ecology      Cuckoos     Biological Surveys    
Wedge-tailed Eagles     Sheep Breeding

 

Conservation Ecology

Brooker, L. and Lefroy, E. 2004. Testing approaches to landscape design in cropping lands  -  Habitat neighbourhoods for conserving viable populations of birds. A report commissioned by Land and Water Australia. CSIRO: Perth.

Brooker, L.C.  2002.  The application of focal species knowledge to landscape design in agricultural lands using the ecological neighbourhood as a template. Landscape and Urban Planning 60: 185-210

Brooker L., Lefroy, E., Ingram, J. and Atkins, L. 2002.  Enhancing biodiversity values in the Latham Landcare District. A report commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature, Australia. CSIRO: Perth.

Brooker, L.C., Atkins, L. and Ingram, J.  2001.  Enhancing biodiversity values in agricultural lands. A report commissioned by Greening Australia, W.A. CSIRO: Perth

Brooker L.C., Brooker, M.G. and Cale P. 1999. Animal dispersal in fragmented habitat: measuring habitat connectivity, corridor use and dispersal mortality. Conservation Ecology [on line] 3 (1): 4

Freudenberger, D.O. and Brooker, L.C. 2004.  Development of the focal species approach for biodiversity conservation in the temperate agricultural zones of Australia. Biodiversity and Conservation 13: 253-274.

 

Population Ecology

Brooker, L.C. and Brooker, M.G. 2003.  Local distribution, metapopulation viability and conservation of the Blue-breasted Fairy-wren in fragmented habitat in the Western Australian wheatbelt. Emu 103: 185-198.

Brooker, L.C. and Brooker M.G.   2002.  Dispersal and population dynamics of the Blue-breasted Fairy-wren Malurus pulcherrimus in fragmented habitat in the Western Australian wheatbelt. Wildlife Research 29: 225-233

Brooker, L.C. and Brooker, M.G. 1994. A model for the effects of fire and fragmentation on the population viability of the Splendid Fairy-Wren. Pacific Conservation Biology 1: 344-358

Brooker, M. 2004. A breeding invasion by Red-capped Robins following wildfire at Gooseberry Hill. Western Australian Naturalist 24: 195-197

Brooker, M.G.  2001.  Birds, mammals and flora of Gooseberry Hill: Introduction. Western Australian Naturalist 23: 55-61.

Brooker, M.G.  2001. Birds of Gooseberry Hill. Western Australian Naturalist 23: 62-106

Brooker, M.G.  2001.  Mammals of Gooseberry Hill. Western Australian Naturalist 23: 107-109

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C.   2001. Breeding biology, reproductive success and survival of Blue-breasted Fairy-wrens in fragmented habitat in the Western Australian wheatbelt. Wildlife Research 28: 205-214.

Brooker, M.G. and Hussey, P.   2001.  Plants of Gooseberry Hill. Western Australian Naturalist 23: 110-166.

Brooker, M.G. 1998. Fire and birds in a Western Australian heathland. Emu 98: 276-287.

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1997. Dispersal of the Blue-breasted Fairy-wren in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. Pacific Conservation Biology 3: 295-300

Brooker, M.G. and Margules, C.R. 1996. The relative conservation value of remnant patches of native vegetation in the wheatbelt of Western Australia: I. Plant diversity. Pacific Conservation Biology 2: 268-278.

Brooker, M.G and de Rebeira, C.P. 1996. Does colour-banding affect the survival of adult honeyeaters? Corella 20: 145-146.

Brooker, M.G. and Rowley, I. 1995. The significance of territory size and quality in the mating strategy of the Splendid Fairy-Wren. Journal Animal Ecology 64: 614-627

Brooker, M.G. and Rowley, I. 1991. The impact of wildfire on the nesting behaviour of birds in heathland. Wildlife Research 18: 249-63

Brooker, M.G., Braithwaite, R.W. and Estbergs, J.A. 1990. Foraging ecology of some insectivorous and nectarivorous species of birds in forests and woodlands of the Wet-Dry Tropics of Australia. Emu 90: 215-230

Brooker, M.G., Rowley, I., Adams, M. and Baverstock, P.R. 1990. Promiscuity: an inbreeding avoidance mechanism in a socially monogamous species? Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 26: 191-199

Brooker, M.G. 1988. Some aspects of the biology and conservation of the Thick-billed Grasswren Amytornis textilis in the Shark Bay area, Western Australia. Corella 12: 101-108

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1988. Description of some neonatal passerines in Western Australia. Corella 11: 116-8.

Brooker, M.G. and Wombey, J.C. 1981. A Black-breasted Buzzard at the Macquarie Marshes, NSW. Australian Birds 15:4

Brooker, M.G. 1976. A record of the Eastern Grass Owl from the Northern Territory. Emu 76: 154

Brooker, M.G. 1974. The Satin Flycatcher - a new record for Western Australia. Western Australian Naturalist 12: 181

Brooker, M.G. 1973. Port Lincoln Parrots feeding on moth larvae. Emu 73: 27-28

Brooker, M.G. 1971. Australian Pratincoles in south Western Australia. Western Australian Naturalist 12: 21

Brooker, M.G. 1969. The nesting of the Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush in south-western Queensland. Emu 69: 47

Rowley, I. and Brooker, M.G. 1987. The response of a small insectivorous bird to fire in heathlands in D.A. Saunders, G.W. Arnold, A.J.M. Hopkins and A.A. Burbidge (Eds) Nature Conservation: The Role of Remnants of Native Vegetation. Pp. 211-218. Surrey Beatty and Sons, Sydney.

Rowley, I., Brooker, M.G. and Russell, E. 1991. The breeding biology of the splendid Fairy-wren: the significance of multi-broods. Emu 91: 197-221

Rowley, I. Russell, E. and Brooker, M.G. 1986. Inbreeding: Benefits may outweigh costs. Animal Behaviour 34: 939-941.

 

Cuckoos

Brooker L.C. and Brooker, M.G. 1998. Why do Splendid Fairy-wrens always accept cuckoo eggs? (Forum Debate) Behavioral Ecology 9: 419-424

Brooker, L.C. and Brooker, M.G. 1990. Why are cuckoos host specific? Oikos 57: 301-309

Brooker, L.C., Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, A.M.H. 1990. An alternative population/genetic model for the evolution of egg mimesis and egg crypsis in cuckoos. J. Theoretical Biology 146: 123-143

Brooker M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 2003. Brood parasitism by Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo in a fragmented agricultural landscape in Western Australia. Emu 103:357-361

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1996. Acceptance by the splendid fairy-wren of parasitism by Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo: further evidence for evolutionary equilibrium in brood parasitism. Behavioral Ecology 7: 395-407.

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1994. Cuckoos. pp. 1-45. In "Cuckoos, Nightbirds and Kingfishers of Australia" National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife. Ed. R. Strahan. Angus & Robertson: Sydney.

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1992. Evidence for individual female host specificity in two Australian Bronze-Cuckoos (Chrysococcyx spp.). Australian J. Zoology 40: 485-93.

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1991. The identification of nestling cuckoos in the Canberra Region. Canberra Bird Notes 16: 61-64

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1991. Eggshell strength in cuckoos and cowbirds. Ibis 133: 406-413

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1989. The comparative breeding behaviour of two sympatric cuckoos, Chrysococcyx basalis and C. lucidus in Western Australia.: a new model for the evolution of egg morphology and host specificity in avian brood parasites? Ibis 131: 528-547 

Brooker,M.G. and Brooker, L.C.1989. Cuckoo hosts in Australia. Australian Zoological Reviews  2: 1-67

Brooker, M.G., Brooker, L.C. and Rowley, I. 1988. Egg deposition by Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo Chrysococcyx basalis in nests of splendid Fairy-wren Malurus splendens. Emu 88: 107-9.

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, L.C. 1986. Identification and development of the nestling cuckoos Chrysococcyx basalis and C. lucidus plagosus in Western Australia. Australian Wildlife Research 13: 197-202.

 

Wedge-tailed Eagles

Brooker, M.G. 1996. Morphometrics of the Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax. Corella 20: 129-135

Brooker, M.G. 1990. Persecution of the Wedge-tailed Eagle. In "Birds of Prey". Ed. I. Newton. Weldon Owen: Sydney.

Brooker, M.G. 1983. Further food items of the Wedge-tailed Eagle. Australian Birds 17: 63.

Brooker, M.G. and Ridpath, M. 1980. The diet of the Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax in Western Australia. Australian Wildlife Research 7: 433-452.

Brooker, M.G. 1974. Field observations on the behaviour of the Wedge-tailed Eagle. Emu 74: 39-42.

Ridpath, M.G. and Brooker, M.G. 1987. Sites and spacing of nests as determinants of Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding in arid Western Australia. Emu 87: 143-9.

Ridpath, M.G. and Brooker, M.G. 1986. The breeding of the Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax in relation to its food supply in arid Western Australia. Ibis 128: 177-194.

Ridpath, M.G. and Brooker, M.G. 1986. Age movements and the management of the Wedge-tailed Eagle, Aquila audax, in arid Western Australia. Australian Wildlife Research 13: 245-260.

 

Biological Surveys

Arnold, G.W., Smith, G.T. and Brooker, M.G. 1991. Whiteman Park Fauna Survey (SB1/177). Prepared for WA State Planning Commission.

Brooker, M. 2005. Whiteman Park Bird Surveys, 1990-2003. Whiteman Park Technical Research Series No. 3

Brooker, M.G. and Brooker, B.M. 1998. A tale of two cities - Garden birds in Canberra and Perth. Canberra Bird Notes 23: 20-30.

Brooker, M.G., Smith, G.T., Leone, J. and Ingram, J.A. 1995. A biological survey of Garden Island, Western Australia: 2. terrestrial mammals. Western Australian Naturalist 20: 211-220.

Brooker, M.G., Smith, G.T. Saunders, D.A., Ingram, J.A., Leone, J. and de Rebeira, C.P.S. 1995. A biological survey of Garden Island, Western Australia: 1. birds and reptiles. Western Australian Naturalist 20: 169-184.

Brooker, M.G. 1993. Aerial counts of waterbirds on Narran Lake, New South Wales. Australian Bird Watcher 15: 13-18

Brooker, M.G. 1992. "Waterbirds of the Macquarie Marshes". Report for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Sydney, NSW; NSW Department of Water Resources, Sydney, NSW; Macquarie Marshes Total Catchment Management Committee; Cooperating agencies in the Macquarie Marshes Management Strategy. July 1992. pp. 1-416.

Brooker, M.G. 1989. Land birds at Monkey Mia, Peron Peninsula, Western Australia. Western Australian Naturalist 18: 29-34. .

Brooker, M.G. and Braithwaite, R.W. 1988. The Kakadu Fauna Survey: Description and Evaluation of Methodology for the Census of Vertebrates. CSIRO Division Wildlife and Ecology, Technical Memorandum No. 29.

Brooker, M.G. and Wombey, J. 1986. Some observations on the Herpetofauna of the Macquarie Marshes Region, NSW, with special reference to Chelidae. Australian Zoologist 23: 1-4.

Brooker, M.G. and Parker, B.S. 1985 Birds of the Kakadu National Park. In "The Kakadu Fauna Survey. Final Report" ed R.W. Braithwaite. Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service: Canberra. pp. 327-388

Brooker, M.G. 1981. The vegetation and terrestrial vertebrate fauna of the proposed Welcome Reef Dam site on the Shoalhaven River near Braidwood, NSW. CSIRO Div. Wildl. Res. Technichal Memorandum 17.

Brooker, M.G., Ridpath, M.G., Estbergs, J., Bywater, J., Hart, D.S. and Jones, M.S. 1979. Bird observations on the north-western Nullarbor Plain and neighbouring regions, 1967-1978. Emu 79: 176-190.

Brooker, M.G. and Wombey, J.C. 1978. Some notes on the herpetofauna of the western Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia. Western Australian Naturalist 14: 36-41.

Brooker, M.G. 1977. Some notes on the mammalian fauna of the western Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia. Western Australian Naturalist 14: 2-15.

Brooker, M.G. and Estbergs, J.A. 1976. A survey of the terrestrial vertebrates in the Carnarvon region, Western Australia. Western Australian Naturalist 13: 160-170.

Brooker, M.G. and Caughley, G. 1965. The vertebrate fauna of "Gilruth Plains", south-west Queensland. Proceedings Linnean Society NSW 90: 238-241.

Nix, H.A., Tidemann, C.R., Brooker, M.G., Slater, K., Harris, J.A. and Shorthouse D.J. 1978. Fauna. In: Gunn, R.H. (ed.). Land Use on the South Coast of New South Wales. Study in Methods of Acquiring and Using Information to Analyse Regional Land Use Options. 2. Bio-physical background studies. pp. 2: 68-69. East Melbourne, Vic: CSIRO Australia.

Reilly, P.N., Brooker, M.G. and Johnstone, G.W. 1975. Birds on the south-western Nullarbor Plain. Emu 75: 73-76.

 

Sheep Breeding

Brooker, M.G. and Dolling, C.H.S. 1969 Pigmentation of sheep: III. Piebald pattern in the Merino. Australian J. Agricultural Research 20: 523-532. .

Brooker, M.G. and Dolling, C.H.S. 1969. Pigmentation of sheep. II. The inheritance of colour patterns in black sheep. Australian J. Agricultural Research 20: 387-394.

Brooker, M.G. and Dolling, C.H.S. 1968. Some observations on the use of "Sire-sine" harnesses and crayons under field conditions. J. Australian Institute Agricultural Science 34: 35-37.

Brooker, M.G. 1968. Pigmentation in the Australian Merino. M. Sci. Agr. Thesis, University of Sydney.

Brooker, M.G. and Dolling, C.H.S. 1965. Pigmentation of sheep. I. Inheritance of pigmented wool in the Merino. Australian J. Agricultural Research 16: 219-28.

Dolling, C.H.S. and Brooker, M.G. 1964. Cryptorchism in Australian Merino sheep. Nature 203: 49-50.

Turner, H.N., Brooker, M.G., and Dolling, C.H.S. 1970. Response to selection in Australian Merino sheep. III. Single character selection for high and low values of wool weight and its components. Australian J. Agricultural Research 21: 955-984.

 

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