PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed
2023
In prep
† Forg, L.E., A.N. Stillman, † J.F. Deitsch, T.S. Sillett, * G.V. Clucas, * S.A. Kaiser. In prep. DNA metabarcoding reveals within-season variation in the diet of the insectivorous black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)
† undergraduate advisee
* senior authors of this research
In revision
* Grabenstein, K.C., * S.A. Kaiser, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. In revision. Offspring sex allocation is not resource-dependent in a migratory songbird, the black-throated blue warbler.
* authors contributed equally
24. † Deitsch, J.F., and S.A. Kaiser. 2023. Artificial light at night increases top-down pressure on caterpillars: experimental evidence from a light-naive forest. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 290: 20230153. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2023.0153
† undergraduate advisee 🔗
2022
23. Lewis, W., R. Cooper, R. Chandler, R. Chitwood, M. Cline, M. Hallworth, J. Hatt, J. Hepinstall-Cymerman, S. Kaiser, N. Rodenhouse, T.S. Sillett, K. Stodola, M. Webster, R. Holmes, Richard. 2022. Climate-mediated population dynamics of a migratory songbird differ between the trailing edge and range core. Ecological Monographs e1559 🔗
22. S.A. Kaiser. 2022. (Invited paper) Shifting cues: As seasonal events shift with climate change, how nature responds tells us about the resilience of our ecosystems. Gulf of Maine Institute Journal 4(1) 🔗
2021
21. Germain, R.R., M.T. Hallworth, S.A. Kaiser, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2021. Variance in within-pair reproductive success influences the opportunity for sexual selection annually and over the lifetimes of males in a multi-brooded songbird. Evolution 75:915-930 🔗
Online Early View: https://doi-org.proxy.library.cornell.edu/10.1111/evo.14166
2020
20. Cramer, E.R.A, S.A. Kaiser, M.S. Webster, and T.B. Ryder. 2020. Common field data limitations can substantially bias sexual selection metrics. The American Naturalist 196:180-196 🔗
Lay summary: https://www.amnat.org/an/newpapers/Aug-Cramer.html
19. Cramer, E.R.A, E.I. Greig, and S.A. Kaiser. 2020. Strong sexual selection despite spatial constraints on extra-pair paternity. Behavioral Ecology 31:618-626 🔗
18. * Aarif, K.M., * S.A. Kaiser, A. Nefla, and S. Almaroofi. 2020. Over-summering abundance, species composition, and habitat-use patterns at a globally important site for migratory shorebirds. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 132:165-172 🔗
* Authors contributed equally
2019
17. Kaiser, S.A., T.E. Martin, J.C. Oteyza, J. Danner, C. Armstad, and R.C. Fleischer. 2019. Within-group relatedness and patterns of cooperation and reproductive sharing in the tropical chestnut-crested yuhina. Animal Behaviour 158:89-99 🔗
2018
16. † Smith, M.G., S.A. Kaiser, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2018. Variation in nest characteristics and brooding patterns by female Black-throated Blue Warblers is associated with thermal cues. The Auk: Ornithological Advances 135:733-747🔗
† Smith was an undergraduate advisee; currently a PhD candidate at Princeton University
15. Kaiser, S.A., T.E. Martin, J.C. Oteyza, C. Armstad, and R.C. Fleischer. 2018. Direct fitness benefits and kinship of social foraging groups in an Old World tropical babbler. Behavioral Ecology 29:468-478🔗
2017
14. Cramer, E.R.A, S.A. Kaiser, M.S. Webster, T.S. Sillett, and T.B. Ryder. 2017. Characterizing selection in black-throated blue warblers using a sexual network approach. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 30:2177-2188. 🔗
13. Holmes, R.T., S.A. Kaiser, N.L. Rodenhouse, T. S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2017. Black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens). The Birds of North American Online (P.G. Rodewald, Ed.). Ithaca, NY: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Retrieved from the Birds of North America: https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/btbwar. 🔗
12. Vitousek, M.N., B.R. Jenkins, J.K. Hubbard, S.A. Kaiser, and R.J. Safran. 2017. An experimental test of the effect of brood size on glucocorticoid responses, parental investment, and offspring phenotype. General and Comparative Endocrinology 247:97-106 🔗
11. Kaiser, S.A., B.B. Risk, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2017. Ecological and social factors constrain spatial and temporal opportunities for mating in a migratory songbird. The American Naturalist 189:283-296. 🔗
Lay summary: https://amnat.org/an/newpapers/MarKaiser.html
2016
10. Kaiser, S.A., S.A. Taylor, N. Chen, T.S. Sillett, † E.R. Bondra, and M.S. Webster. 2017. [Epub online in 2016] A comparative assessment of SNP and microsatellite markers for assigning parentage in a socially monogamous bird. Molecular Ecology Resources 17:183-193. 🔗
† Bondra was an undergraduate advisee
Top 25% altmetric score
2015
9. Kaiser, S.A., J.E. Danner, L. Bergner, and R.C. Fleischer. 2015. Identification and characterization of microsatellite loci in two socially complex Old World tropical babblers (Family Timaliidae). BMC Research Notes 8:707.🔗
8. Kaiser, S.A., T.S. Sillett, B.B. Risk, and M.S. Webster. 2015. Experimental food supplementation reveals habitat-dependent male reproductive investment in a migratory bird. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences 282:20142523. 🔗
The Birding Wire, "Warbler fidelity to mates based on caterpillar numbers"
Ithaca.com, "Cheating birds: Cornell studies warbler fidelity and caterpillar availability"
2014
7. Kaiser, S.A., T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2014. Phenotypic plasticity in hormonal and behavioural responses to changes in resource conditions in a songbird. Animal Behaviour 96:19-29. (Editor's Choice in October issue). 🔗
In Focus article by Animal Behaviour's Editors, "Well-fed birds shift priorities" 🔗
2013
6. Townsend, A.K., T.S. Sillett, N.K. Lany, S.A. Kaiser, N.L. Rodenhouse, M.S. Webster, and R.T. Holmes. 2013. Warm springs, early lay dates, and double brooding in a North American migratory songbird, the black-throated blue warbler. PLoS ONE 8:e59467. 🔗
Top 25% most cited articles
2011
5. Hudgens, B., F. Beaudry, T.L. George, S. Kaiser, and N. Munkwitz. 2011. Shifting threats faced by the San Clemente sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli clementeae). Journal of Wildlife Management 75:1350-1360. 🔗
2009
4. Kaiser, S.A., E.L. Kershner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2009. The influence of nest substrate and nest site characteristics on the risk of San Clemente sage sparrow nest failure. Pages 301-313. In: Damiani, C.C. and D.K. Garcelon, eds. Proceedings of the Seventh California Islands Symposium, Oxnard, California. 🔗
2007
3. Kaiser, S.A. and C.A. Lindell. 2007. Effects of distance to edge and edge type on nestling growth and nest survival in the wood thrush. Condor 109:288-303. 🔗
2. Lindell, C.A., S.K. Riffell, S.A. Kaiser, † A.L. Battin, M.L. Smith, and T.D. Sisk. 2007. Edge responses of tropical and temperate birds. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 119:205-220. 🔗
† Battin was an undergraduate advisee
2006
1. Lindell, C.A., W.H. Chomentowski, J.R. Zook, and S.A. Kaiser. 2006. Generalizability of neotropical bird abundance and richness models. Animal Conservation 9:445-455. 🔗
Theses and Dissertation
Kaiser, S.A. 2013. Reproductive trade-offs and environmental constraints in a migratory songbird. Dissertation, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Advisors: Michael S. Webster, T. Scott Sillett.
Kaiser, S.A. 2004. Effect of proximity to edge on nestling growth and nest survival of wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) in southwestern Michigan. M.S. Thesis, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Advisor: Catherine A. Lindell.
Kaiser, S.A. 2001. Using creatine kinase activity and triglyceride levels to estimate body condition over migration in four passerines at a stopover site. B.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Advisor: Carol M. Vleck.
Popular Articles
Kaiser, S.A. 2013. Uncovering the mysteries of songbird mating patterns. Smithsonian Migratory Bird Club Newsletter.
Kaiser, S.A., C.R. Kohley, B.R. Hudgens 2009. Sage Sparrow: to breed or not to breed. Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s October Bird-of-the-Month. (http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_birds).
Federal Management Plan
(Multi-agency external peer-review)
Kaiser, S.A., B.R. Hudgens, E.L. Kershner, K. Brock, T. Mizerek, and D.K. Garcelon. 2008. A management plan for the San Clemente sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli clementeae) on San Clemente Island, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 174 pp.
Federal Technical Reports
(Multi-agency external peer-review; * Authors contributed equally)
2008
Stahl, J.T., S.A. Kaiser, T.D.S. Docherty, A.S. Bridges, and D.K. Garcelon. 2008. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2008, Final Report. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Navy Region Southwest, Natural Resources Office, San Diego, CA.
*Lynn, S., *S.A. Kaiser, J. Martin, and J. Lambert. 2008. Monitoring landbirds at Cabrillo National Monument–2007. Prepared by PRBO Conservation Science for the U.S. National Parks Service, Natural Sciences Division, Cabrillo National Monument Point Loma Ecological Conservation Area, San Diego, CA.
Kaiser, S.A., M.E. Becker, and D.K. Garcelon. 2008. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2007, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 81 pp.
2007
*Lynn, S., and *S.A. Kaiser. 2007. Monitoring landbirds at Cabrillo National Monument–2006 Pilot Study. Prepared by PRBO Conservation Science for the U.S. National Parks Service, Natural Sciences Division, Cabrillo National Monument Point Loma Ecological Conservation Area, San Diego, CA.
Kaiser, S.A., J.M. Turner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2007. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2006, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 94 pp.
2006
Kaiser, S.A., J.M. Turner, B.R. Hudgens, E.L. Kershner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2006. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2005, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 86 pp.
2005
*Turner, J.M., *S.A. Kaiser, E.L. Kershner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2005. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2004, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 85 pp.
2023
In prep
† Forg, L.E., A.N. Stillman, † J.F. Deitsch, T.S. Sillett, * G.V. Clucas, * S.A. Kaiser. In prep. DNA metabarcoding reveals within-season variation in the diet of the insectivorous black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)
† undergraduate advisee
* senior authors of this research
In revision
* Grabenstein, K.C., * S.A. Kaiser, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. In revision. Offspring sex allocation is not resource-dependent in a migratory songbird, the black-throated blue warbler.
* authors contributed equally
24. † Deitsch, J.F., and S.A. Kaiser. 2023. Artificial light at night increases top-down pressure on caterpillars: experimental evidence from a light-naive forest. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 290: 20230153. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2023.0153
† undergraduate advisee 🔗
2022
23. Lewis, W., R. Cooper, R. Chandler, R. Chitwood, M. Cline, M. Hallworth, J. Hatt, J. Hepinstall-Cymerman, S. Kaiser, N. Rodenhouse, T.S. Sillett, K. Stodola, M. Webster, R. Holmes, Richard. 2022. Climate-mediated population dynamics of a migratory songbird differ between the trailing edge and range core. Ecological Monographs e1559 🔗
22. S.A. Kaiser. 2022. (Invited paper) Shifting cues: As seasonal events shift with climate change, how nature responds tells us about the resilience of our ecosystems. Gulf of Maine Institute Journal 4(1) 🔗
2021
21. Germain, R.R., M.T. Hallworth, S.A. Kaiser, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2021. Variance in within-pair reproductive success influences the opportunity for sexual selection annually and over the lifetimes of males in a multi-brooded songbird. Evolution 75:915-930 🔗
Online Early View: https://doi-org.proxy.library.cornell.edu/10.1111/evo.14166
2020
20. Cramer, E.R.A, S.A. Kaiser, M.S. Webster, and T.B. Ryder. 2020. Common field data limitations can substantially bias sexual selection metrics. The American Naturalist 196:180-196 🔗
Lay summary: https://www.amnat.org/an/newpapers/Aug-Cramer.html
19. Cramer, E.R.A, E.I. Greig, and S.A. Kaiser. 2020. Strong sexual selection despite spatial constraints on extra-pair paternity. Behavioral Ecology 31:618-626 🔗
18. * Aarif, K.M., * S.A. Kaiser, A. Nefla, and S. Almaroofi. 2020. Over-summering abundance, species composition, and habitat-use patterns at a globally important site for migratory shorebirds. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 132:165-172 🔗
* Authors contributed equally
2019
17. Kaiser, S.A., T.E. Martin, J.C. Oteyza, J. Danner, C. Armstad, and R.C. Fleischer. 2019. Within-group relatedness and patterns of cooperation and reproductive sharing in the tropical chestnut-crested yuhina. Animal Behaviour 158:89-99 🔗
2018
16. † Smith, M.G., S.A. Kaiser, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2018. Variation in nest characteristics and brooding patterns by female Black-throated Blue Warblers is associated with thermal cues. The Auk: Ornithological Advances 135:733-747🔗
† Smith was an undergraduate advisee; currently a PhD candidate at Princeton University
15. Kaiser, S.A., T.E. Martin, J.C. Oteyza, C. Armstad, and R.C. Fleischer. 2018. Direct fitness benefits and kinship of social foraging groups in an Old World tropical babbler. Behavioral Ecology 29:468-478🔗
2017
14. Cramer, E.R.A, S.A. Kaiser, M.S. Webster, T.S. Sillett, and T.B. Ryder. 2017. Characterizing selection in black-throated blue warblers using a sexual network approach. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 30:2177-2188. 🔗
13. Holmes, R.T., S.A. Kaiser, N.L. Rodenhouse, T. S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2017. Black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens). The Birds of North American Online (P.G. Rodewald, Ed.). Ithaca, NY: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Retrieved from the Birds of North America: https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/btbwar. 🔗
12. Vitousek, M.N., B.R. Jenkins, J.K. Hubbard, S.A. Kaiser, and R.J. Safran. 2017. An experimental test of the effect of brood size on glucocorticoid responses, parental investment, and offspring phenotype. General and Comparative Endocrinology 247:97-106 🔗
11. Kaiser, S.A., B.B. Risk, T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2017. Ecological and social factors constrain spatial and temporal opportunities for mating in a migratory songbird. The American Naturalist 189:283-296. 🔗
Lay summary: https://amnat.org/an/newpapers/MarKaiser.html
2016
10. Kaiser, S.A., S.A. Taylor, N. Chen, T.S. Sillett, † E.R. Bondra, and M.S. Webster. 2017. [Epub online in 2016] A comparative assessment of SNP and microsatellite markers for assigning parentage in a socially monogamous bird. Molecular Ecology Resources 17:183-193. 🔗
† Bondra was an undergraduate advisee
Top 25% altmetric score
2015
9. Kaiser, S.A., J.E. Danner, L. Bergner, and R.C. Fleischer. 2015. Identification and characterization of microsatellite loci in two socially complex Old World tropical babblers (Family Timaliidae). BMC Research Notes 8:707.🔗
8. Kaiser, S.A., T.S. Sillett, B.B. Risk, and M.S. Webster. 2015. Experimental food supplementation reveals habitat-dependent male reproductive investment in a migratory bird. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B: Biological Sciences 282:20142523. 🔗
The Birding Wire, "Warbler fidelity to mates based on caterpillar numbers"
Ithaca.com, "Cheating birds: Cornell studies warbler fidelity and caterpillar availability"
2014
7. Kaiser, S.A., T.S. Sillett, and M.S. Webster. 2014. Phenotypic plasticity in hormonal and behavioural responses to changes in resource conditions in a songbird. Animal Behaviour 96:19-29. (Editor's Choice in October issue). 🔗
In Focus article by Animal Behaviour's Editors, "Well-fed birds shift priorities" 🔗
2013
6. Townsend, A.K., T.S. Sillett, N.K. Lany, S.A. Kaiser, N.L. Rodenhouse, M.S. Webster, and R.T. Holmes. 2013. Warm springs, early lay dates, and double brooding in a North American migratory songbird, the black-throated blue warbler. PLoS ONE 8:e59467. 🔗
Top 25% most cited articles
2011
5. Hudgens, B., F. Beaudry, T.L. George, S. Kaiser, and N. Munkwitz. 2011. Shifting threats faced by the San Clemente sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli clementeae). Journal of Wildlife Management 75:1350-1360. 🔗
2009
4. Kaiser, S.A., E.L. Kershner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2009. The influence of nest substrate and nest site characteristics on the risk of San Clemente sage sparrow nest failure. Pages 301-313. In: Damiani, C.C. and D.K. Garcelon, eds. Proceedings of the Seventh California Islands Symposium, Oxnard, California. 🔗
2007
3. Kaiser, S.A. and C.A. Lindell. 2007. Effects of distance to edge and edge type on nestling growth and nest survival in the wood thrush. Condor 109:288-303. 🔗
2. Lindell, C.A., S.K. Riffell, S.A. Kaiser, † A.L. Battin, M.L. Smith, and T.D. Sisk. 2007. Edge responses of tropical and temperate birds. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 119:205-220. 🔗
† Battin was an undergraduate advisee
2006
1. Lindell, C.A., W.H. Chomentowski, J.R. Zook, and S.A. Kaiser. 2006. Generalizability of neotropical bird abundance and richness models. Animal Conservation 9:445-455. 🔗
Theses and Dissertation
Kaiser, S.A. 2013. Reproductive trade-offs and environmental constraints in a migratory songbird. Dissertation, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Advisors: Michael S. Webster, T. Scott Sillett.
Kaiser, S.A. 2004. Effect of proximity to edge on nestling growth and nest survival of wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) in southwestern Michigan. M.S. Thesis, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Advisor: Catherine A. Lindell.
Kaiser, S.A. 2001. Using creatine kinase activity and triglyceride levels to estimate body condition over migration in four passerines at a stopover site. B.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Advisor: Carol M. Vleck.
Popular Articles
Kaiser, S.A. 2013. Uncovering the mysteries of songbird mating patterns. Smithsonian Migratory Bird Club Newsletter.
Kaiser, S.A., C.R. Kohley, B.R. Hudgens 2009. Sage Sparrow: to breed or not to breed. Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s October Bird-of-the-Month. (http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/featured_birds).
Federal Management Plan
(Multi-agency external peer-review)
Kaiser, S.A., B.R. Hudgens, E.L. Kershner, K. Brock, T. Mizerek, and D.K. Garcelon. 2008. A management plan for the San Clemente sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli clementeae) on San Clemente Island, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 174 pp.
Federal Technical Reports
(Multi-agency external peer-review; * Authors contributed equally)
2008
Stahl, J.T., S.A. Kaiser, T.D.S. Docherty, A.S. Bridges, and D.K. Garcelon. 2008. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2008, Final Report. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Navy Region Southwest, Natural Resources Office, San Diego, CA.
*Lynn, S., *S.A. Kaiser, J. Martin, and J. Lambert. 2008. Monitoring landbirds at Cabrillo National Monument–2007. Prepared by PRBO Conservation Science for the U.S. National Parks Service, Natural Sciences Division, Cabrillo National Monument Point Loma Ecological Conservation Area, San Diego, CA.
Kaiser, S.A., M.E. Becker, and D.K. Garcelon. 2008. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2007, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 81 pp.
2007
*Lynn, S., and *S.A. Kaiser. 2007. Monitoring landbirds at Cabrillo National Monument–2006 Pilot Study. Prepared by PRBO Conservation Science for the U.S. National Parks Service, Natural Sciences Division, Cabrillo National Monument Point Loma Ecological Conservation Area, San Diego, CA.
Kaiser, S.A., J.M. Turner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2007. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2006, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 94 pp.
2006
Kaiser, S.A., J.M. Turner, B.R. Hudgens, E.L. Kershner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2006. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2005, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 86 pp.
2005
*Turner, J.M., *S.A. Kaiser, E.L. Kershner, and D.K. Garcelon. 2005. Population monitoring of the San Clemente sage sparrow–2004, Final. Prepared by the Institute for Wildlife Studies for the U.S. Navy, Natural Resources Management Branch, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, CA. 85 pp.
©S.A. Kaiser 2012