David Westneat

2011

Individual variation in parental care reaction norms: Integration of Personality and plasticity

Westneat, D. F., Hatch, M. I., Wetzel, D. P. & Ensminger, A. L., Nov 2011, In: American Naturalist. 178, 5, p. 652-667 16 p.

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170 Scopus citations

2010

Dietary calcium negatively affects the size of a status signal in juvenile male house sparrows (Passer domesticus)

Stewart, I. R. K. & Westneat, D. F., Jul 2010, In: Auk. 127, 3, p. 549-557 9 p.

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9 Scopus citations

Extra-pair paternity in eastern bluebirds: Effects of manipulated density and natural patterns of breeding synchrony

Stewart, S. L. M., Westneat, D. F. & Ritchison, G., Jan 2010, In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 64, 3, p. 463-473 11 p.

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48 Scopus citations

2009

Activity of post-fledging peregrine falcons in different rearing and habitat conditions

Dzialak, M. R., Carter, K. M., Lacki, M. J., Westneat, D. F. & Anderson, K., 2009, In: Southeastern Naturalist. 8, 1, p. 93-106 14 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Complex interactions among temporal variables affect the plasticity of clutch size in a multi-brooded bird

Westneat, D. F., Stewart, I. R. K. & Hatch, M. I., May 2009, In: Ecology. 90, 5, p. 1162-1174 13 p.

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44 Scopus citations

Heterozygosity and extra-pair paternity: Biased tests result from the use of shared markers

Wetzel, D. P. & Westneat, D. F., May 2009, In: Molecular Ecology. 18, 9, p. 2010-2021 12 p.

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36 Scopus citations

Phenotypic and genetic variance of House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus) early in development

Kinnard, T. B. & Westneat, D. F., Oct 2009, In: Auk. 126, 4, p. 884-895 12 p.

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14 Scopus citations

Seasonal and sex-specific mRNA levels of key endocrine genes in adult yellow perch (perca flavescens) from lake erie

Lynn, S. G., Powell, K. A., Westneat, D. F. & Shepherd, B. S., Apr 2009, In: Marine Biotechnology. 11, 2, p. 210-222 13 p.

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16 Scopus citations

Sperm competition selects beyond relative testes size in birds

Lüpold, S., Linz, G. M., Rivers, J. W., Westneat, D. F. & Birkhead, T. R., Feb 2009, In: Evolution. 63, 2, p. 391-402 12 p.

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103 Scopus citations

2008

Familiarity between mates improves few aspects of reproductive performance in house sparrows

Hatch, M. I. & Westneat, D. F., Mar 1 2008, In: Behaviour. 145, 3, p. 365-376 12 p.

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16 Scopus citations

The links between plumage variation and nest site occupancy in male house sparrows

Morrison, E. B., Kinnard, T. B., Stewart, I. R. K., Poston, J. P., Hatch, M. I. & Westneat, D. F., 2008, In: Condor. 110, 2, p. 345-353 9 p.

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18 Scopus citations

2007

Age-related patterns of reproductive success in house sparrows Passer domesticus

Hatch, M. I. & Westneat, D. F., Sep 2007, In: Journal of Avian Biology. 38, 5, p. 603-611 9 p.

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39 Scopus citations

2006

Host-parasite relatedness in wood ducks: Patterns of kinship and parasite success

Nielsen, C. R., Semel, B., Sherman, P. W., Westneat, D. F. & Parker, P. G., 2006, In: Behavioral Ecology. 17, 3, p. 491-496 6 p.

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35 Scopus citations

No evidence of current sexual selection on sexually dimorphic traits in a bird with high variance in mating success.

Westneat, D. F., Jun 2006, In: American Naturalist. 167, 6, p. e171-189

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50 Scopus citations

Tests of ecological, phenotypic, and genetic correlates of extra-pair paternity in the House Sparrow

Stewart, I. R. K., Hanschu, R. D., Burke, T. & Westneat, D. F., May 2006, In: Condor. 108, 2, p. 399-413 15 p.

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44 Scopus citations

2005

Dietary amino acids influence plumage traits and immune responses of male house sparrows, Passer domesticus, but not as expected

Poston, J. P., Hasselquist, D., Stewart, I. R. K. & Westneat, D. F., Nov 2005, In: Animal Behaviour. 70, 5, p. 1171-1181 11 p.

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84 Scopus citations

Tests of spatial and temporal factors influencing extra-pair paternity in red-winged blackbirds

Westneat, D. F. & Mays, H. L., Jun 2005, In: Molecular Ecology. 14, 7, p. 2155-2167 13 p.

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50 Scopus citations

2004

Correlates of cell-mediated immunity in nestling house sparrows

Westneat, D. F., Weiskittle, J., Edenfield, R., Kinnard, T. B. & Poston, J. P., Sep 2004, In: Oecologia. 141, 1, p. 17-23 7 p.

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27 Scopus citations

Extrapair paternity increases variability in male reproductive success in the chestnut-sided warbler (Dendroica pensylvanica), a socially monogamous songbird

Byers, B. E., Mays, H. L., Stewart, I. R. K. & Westneat, D. F., Jul 2004, In: Auk. 121, 3, p. 788-795 8 p.

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23 Scopus citations

2003

Bacteria in the reproductive tracts of Red-winged Blackbirds

Hupton, G., Portocarrero, S., Newman, M. & Westneat, D. F., Aug 2003, In: Condor. 105, 3, p. 453-464 12 p.

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22 Scopus citations

Sex of opponent influences response to a potential status signal in house sparrows

Hein, W. K., Westneat, D. F. & Poston, J. P., Jun 1 2003, In: Animal Behaviour. 65, 6, p. 1211-1221 11 p.

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32 Scopus citations

Tests of association between the humoral immune response of red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) and male plumage, testosterone, or reproductive success

Westneat, D. F., Hasselquist, D. & Wingfield, J. C., Apr 1 2003, In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 53, 5, p. 315-323 9 p.

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38 Scopus citations

2002

Patterns of sex ratio variation in House Sparrows

Westneat, D. F., Stewart, I. R. K., Woeste, E. H., Gipson, J., Abdulkadir, L. & Poston, J. P., 2002, In: Condor. 104, 3, p. 598-609 12 p.

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31 Scopus citations

2000

Badge size and extra-pair fertilizations in the House Sparrow

Whitekiller, R. R., Westneat, D. F., Schwagmeyer, P. L. & Mock, D. W., May 2000, In: Condor. 102, 2, p. 342-348 7 p.

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40 Scopus citations

Copulation exposes female Red-winged Blackbirds to bacteria in male semen

Westneat, D. F. & Rambo, T. B., Mar 2000, In: Journal of Avian Biology. 31, 1, p. 1-7 7 p.

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51 Scopus citations

1999

Male rank, female breeding synchrony, and patterns of paternity in the boat-tailed grackle

Poston, J. P., Wiley, R. H. & Westneat, D. F., 1999, In: Behavioral Ecology. 10, 4, p. 444-451 8 p.

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7 Scopus citations

1998

Alternative hypotheses linking the immune system and mate choice for good genes

Westneat, D. F. & Birkhead, T. R., Jun 22 1998, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 265, 1401, p. 1065-1073 9 p.

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146 Scopus citations

Patterns of courtship behavior and ejaculate characteristics in male red-winged blackbirds

Westneat, D. F., McGraw, L. A., Fraterrigo, J. M., Birkhead, T. R. & Fletcher, F., Sep 1998, In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 43, 3, p. 161-171 11 p.

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39 Scopus citations

1997

The mating strategies of eastern screech-owls: A genetic analysis

Lawless, S. G., Ritchison, G., Klatt, P. H. & Westneat, D. F., 1997, In: Condor. 99, 1, p. 213-217 5 p.

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33 Scopus citations

1995

Measuring the effects of pairing success, extra-pair copulations and mate quality on the opportunity for sexual selection

Webster, M. S., Pruett-Jones, S., Westneat, D. F. & Arnold, S. J., 1995, In: Evolution. 49, 6, p. 1147-1157 11 p.

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195 Scopus citations

Paternity and paternal behaviour in the red-winged blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus

Westneat, D. F., Jan 1995, In: Animal Behaviour. 49, 1, p. 21-35 15 p.

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52 Scopus citations

Within-brood patterns of paternity and paternal behavior in red-winged blackbirds

Westneat, D. F., Clark, A. B., Rambo, K. C. & Westneat, D. F., Nov 1995, In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 37, 5, p. 349-356 8 p.

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98 Scopus citations

1994

Mate guarding and extra-pair paternity in northern cardinals

Ritchison, G., Klatt, P. H. & Westneat, D. F., 1994, In: Condor. 96, 4, p. 1055-1063 9 p.

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32 Scopus citations

Sexual selection by sperm competition in birds: Male-male competition or female choice?

Lifjeld, J. T., Dunn, P. O. & Westneat, D. F., 1994, In: Journal of Avian Biology. 25, 3, p. 244-250 7 p.

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73 Scopus citations

To guard mates or go forage: Conflicting demands affect the paternity of male red-winged blackbirds

Westneat, D. F., 1994, In: American Naturalist. 144, 2, p. 343-354 12 p.

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93 Scopus citations

1993

Parentage and the evolution of parental behavior

Westneat, D. F. & Sherman, P. W., Mar 1993, In: Behavioral Ecology. 4, 1, p. 66-77 12 p.

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303 Scopus citations

Polygyny and extrapair fertilizations in eastern red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Westneat, D. F., Mar 1993, In: Behavioral Ecology. 4, 1, p. 49-60 12 p.

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181 Scopus citations

Temporal patterns of within-pair copulations, male mate-guarding, and extra-pair events in eastern red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Westneat, D. F., 1993, In: Behaviour. 124, 3-4, p. 267-290 24 p.

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37 Scopus citations

1992

Do Female Red‐winged Blackbirds Engage in a Mixed Mating Strategy?

Westneat, D. F., 1992, In: Ethology. 92, 1, p. 7-28 22 p.

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57 Scopus citations

Estimating average within‐group relatedness from DNA fingerprints

REEVE, H. K., WESTNEAT, D. F. & QUELLER, D. C., Dec 1992, In: Molecular Ecology. 1, 4, p. 223-232 10 p.

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52 Scopus citations

Nesting synchrony by female red-winged blackbirds: effects on predation and breeding success

Westneat, D. F., 1992, In: Ecology. 73, 6, p. 2284-2294 11 p.

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64 Scopus citations

1990

DNA "fingerprinting" reveals high levels of inbreeding in colonies of the eusocial naked mole-rat

Reeve, H. K., Westneat, D. F., Noon, W. A., Sherman, P. W. & Aquadro, C. F., Apr 1990, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 87, 7, p. 2496-2500 5 p.

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