Home Members Projects Publications Contact Us


Research Interests

Research Abstract

Photo Gallery

Publications

CV


Department of Biological Sciences

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

1000 Hilltop Circle

Baltimore, MD 21250

410-455-1704

frode1@umbc.edu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Evolutionary biology, phylogenetics, avian systematics, population genetics, and behavioral ecology. My research focuses on the phylogenetics and delayed plumage maturation in New World orioles (Genus Icterus)

PUBLICATIONS


Jacobsen, F., Nesje, M., Bachmann, L., Lifjeld, J.T. Significant genetic admixture after reintroduction of peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in southern Scandinavia. Conservation Genetics (in press).

Kleven, O., Jacobsen, F., Izadnegahdar, R., Robertson, R.J. & Lifjeld, J.T. 2006. No evidence of paternal genetic contribution to nestling cell-mediated immunity in the North American barn swallow. Animal Behaviour 71: 839-845.

Kleven, O., Jacobsen, F., Izadnegahdar, R., Robertson, R.J. & Lifjeld, J.T. 2006. Male tail streamer length predicts fertilization success in the North American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 59: 412-418.

Kleven, O., Jacobsen, F., Robertson, R.J. & Lifjeld, J.T. 2005. Extra-pair mating between relatives in the Barn Swallows: A role for kin selection? Biology Letters
1: 389-392.









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home | Members | Projects | Publications | Contact Us

For problems or questions regarding this website, contact
omland at umbc.edu.

We are supported by the National Science Foundation CAREER DEB-0347083. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Last updated: 8/17/2006