Biography summary
• BSc (Hons), University of Melbourne, Australia (1994-1998)
• PhD, University of Groningen, The Netherlands (1999-2004)
• Jessup Fellow, Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia, USA (2004)
• Research Associate, University of Bristol, UK (2004-2007)
• Research Fellow, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University (2008 ongoing)
Knowledge areas
Disease ecology and evolution
Animal behaviour, communication, and sensory ecology
Biogeography and molecular ecology
Avian ecology
Publications
H Stokes, J Martens, M Jelocnik, K Walder, Y Segal, M Berg, A Bennett
(2021), Vol. 68, pp. 487-498, Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, Germany, C1
A review of chlamydial infections in wild birds
H Stokes, M Berg, A Bennett
(2021), Vol. 10, pp. 1-23, Pathogens, Basel, Switzerland, C1
J Martens, H Stokes, M Berg, K Walder, Y Segal, M Magrath, A Bennett
(2021), Vol. 121, pp. 333-339, Emu, C1
B Blanch-Lázaro, R Ribot, M Berg, S Alexandersen, A Bennett
(2021), Vol. 9, pp. 1-15, PeerJ, Corte Madera Calif., C1
J Martens, H Stokes, M Berg, K Walder, A Bennett
(2020), Vol. 10, Scientific Reports, England, C1
J Martens, H Stokes, M Berg, K Walder, S Raidal, M Magrath, A Bennett
(2020), Vol. 2020, PeerJ, United States, C1
J Martens, H Stokes, M Berg, K Walder, S Raidal, M Magrath, A Bennett
(2020), Vol. 15, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
Spatial and temporal patterns of lateralization in a parrot species complex
M Berg, S Micallef, J Eastwood, R Ribot, A Bennett
(2020), Vol. 34, pp. 789-802, Evolutionary ecology, Cham, Switzerland, C1
Species, sex and geographic variation in chlamydial prevalence in abundant wild Australian parrots
H Stokes, J Martens, K Walder, Y Segal, M Berg, A Bennett
(2020), Vol. 10, Scientific Reports, England, C1
M Berg, S Beebe, J Komdeur, A Cardilini, R Ribot, A Bennett, K Buchanan
(2020), Vol. 10, Scientific Reports, England, C1
Prevalence of BFDV in wild breeding Platycercus elegans
J Eastwood, M Berg, R Ribot, K Buchanan, K Walder, A Bennett
(2019), Vol. 160, pp. 557-565, Journal of Ornithology, C1
Plumage coloration follows Gloger's rule in a ring species
R Ribot, M Berg, E Schubert, J Endler, A Bennett
(2019), Vol. 46, pp. 584-596, Journal of biogeography, Chichester, Eng., C1
M Berg, B Knott, R Ribot, K Buchanan, A Bennett
(2019), Vol. 280, pp. 82-90, General and Comparative Endocrinology, United States, C1
Identification of Chlamydia gallinacea in a parrot and in free-range chickens in Australia
H Stokes, J Martens, A Chamings, K Walder, M Berg, Y Segal, A Bennett
(2019), Vol. 97, pp. 398-400, Australian veterinary journal, Chichester, Eng., C1
Johanne Martens, Helena Stokes, Justin Eastwood, Shane Raidal, Andrew Peters, Mathew Berg, Ken Walder, Michael Magrath, Andrew Bennett
(2019), Vol. 119, pp. 402-406, Emu - Austral ornithology, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Olfactory eavesdropping: The odor of feathers is detectable to mammalian predators and competitors
M Mihailova, M Berg, K Buchanan, A Bennett
(2018), Vol. 124, pp. 14-24, Ethology, C1
Nest box design for a changing climate: the value of improved insulation
E Larson, J Eastwood, K Buchanan, A Bennett, M Berg
(2018), Vol. 19, pp. 39-48, Ecological management and restoration, Chichester, Eng., C1
Justin Eastwood, Mathew Berg, Raoul Ribot, Helena Stokes, Johanne Martens, Katherine Buchanan, Ken Walder, Andrew Bennett
(2018), Vol. 118, pp. 369-374, Emu: Austral ornithology, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Nest microclimate predicts bill growth in the Adelaide rosella (Aves: Psittaculidae)
Eliza Larson, Justin Eastwood, Sarah Micallef, Jacinta Wehbe, Andrew Bennett, Mathew Berg
(2018), Vol. 124, pp. 339-349, Biological journal of the Linnean Society, Oxford, Eng., C1
J Martens, H Stokes, M Berg, A Bennett
(2018), Vol. 35, pp. 87-90, Australian field ornithology, Nunawading, Vic., C1
B Knott, M Berg, R Ribot, J Endler, A Bennett
(2017), Vol. 7, pp. 1-8, Scientific reports, London, Eng., C1
Host heterozygosity and genotype rarity affect viral dynamics in an avian subspecies complex
J Eastwood, R Ribot, L Rollins, K Buchanan, K Walder, A Bennett, M Berg
(2017), Vol. 7, Scientific Reports, England, C1
J Eastwood, M Berg, B Spolding, K Buchanan, A Bennett, K Walder
(2015), Vol. 63, pp. 1-8, Australian journal of zoology, Clayton, Vic., C1
How does nest box temperature affect nestling growth rate and breeding success in a parrot?
E Larson, J Eastwood, K Buchanan, A Bennett, M Berg
(2015), Vol. 115, pp. 247-255, Emu, C1
Phylogenetic analysis of beak and feather disease virus across a host ring-species complex
J Eastwood, M Berg, R Ribot, S Raidal, K Buchanan, K Walder, A Bennett
(2014), Vol. 111, pp. 14153-14158, Proceedings of the national scademy of sciences of the USA, Washington, DC, C1
M Mihailova, M Berg, K Buchanan, A Bennett
(2014), Vol. 95, pp. 155-164, Animal Behaviour, Camden, London, C1
R Ribot, M Berg, K Buchanan, A Bennett
(2013), Vol. 44, pp. 399-407, Journal of avian biology, London, England, C1-1
How parrots see their colours : novelty in the visual pigments of Platycercus elegans
B Knott, W Davies, L Carvalho, M Berg, K Buchanan, J Bowmaker, A Bennett, D Hunt
(2013), Vol. 216, pp. 4454-4461, Journal of experimental biology, Cambridge, England, C1
B Knott, J Bowmaker, M Berg, A Bennett
(2012), Vol. 198, pp. 43-51, Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology, Berlin, Germany, C1
Learned vocal variation is associated with abrupt cryptic genetic change in a parrot species complex
R Ribot, K Buchanan, J Endler, L Joseph, A Bennett, M Berg
(2012), Vol. 7, pp. 1-9, PLoS One, San Francisco, Calif., C1
Ultraviolet-sensitive vision in long-lived birds
L Carvalho, B Knott, M Berg, A Bennett, D Hunt
(2011), Vol. 278, pp. 107-114, Royal Society of London. Proceedings B. Biological Sciences, London, England, C1
J Woodgate, S Leitner, C Catchpole, M Berg, A Bennett, K Buchanan
(2011), Vol. 22, pp. 566-573, Behavioral ecology, Cary, N.C., C1
Fruitful use of bioacoustic alarm stimuli as a deterrent for Crimson Rosellas (Platycercus elegans)
R Ribot, M Berg, K Buchanan, A Bennett
(2011), Vol. 111, pp. 360-367, Emu, Collingwood, Vic., C1
Avian retinal oil droplets : dietary manipulation of colour vision?
B Knott, M Berg, E Morgan, K Buchanan, J Bowmaker, A Bennett
(2010), Vol. 277, pp. 953-962, Proceedings of the Royal Society B-biological sciences, London, England, C1
The evolution of plumage colouration in parrots : a review
M Berg, A Bennett
(2010), Vol. 110, pp. 10-20, Emu : austral ornithology, Collingwood, Vic., C1
R Ribot, M Berg, K Buchanan, J Komdeur, L Joseph, A Bennett
(2009), Vol. 77, pp. 581-593, Animal behaviour, London, England, C1
L Joseph, G Dolman, S Donnellan, K Saint, M Berg, A Bennett
(2008), Vol. 275, pp. 2431-2440, Proceedings of the Royal Society B-biological sciences, London, England, C1-1
A simple, inexpensive trap for capturing parrots and other cavity nesting birds
M Berg, R Ribot
(2008), Vol. 32, pp. 78-79, Corella, Sydney, N.S.W., C1-1
Is extrapair mating random? On the probability distribution of extrapair young in avian broods
J Brommer, P Korsten, K Bouwman, M Berg, J Komdeur
(2007), Vol. 18, pp. 895-904, Behavioral Ecology, Cary, N.C., C1-1
M Berg, N Beintema, J Welbergen, J Komdeur
(2006), Vol. 148, pp. 395-404, Ibis : the international journal of avian science, Oxford, England, C1-1
M Berg, N Beintema, J Welbergen, J Komdeur
(2005), Vol. 36, pp. 102-109, Journal of avian biology, Copenhagen, Denmark, C1-1
Trade-offs between paternal feeding, extra-pair mating effort and territory defence.
M Berg, J Komdeur
(2004), ISBE 2004 : Proceedings of the 10th Biennial Congress of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology 2004, Jyvaskyla, Finland, E1-1
C Eikenaar, M Berg, J Komdeur
(2003), Vol. 34, pp. 419-427, Journal of avian biology, Copenhagen, Denmark, C1-1
M Magrath, L Brouwer, A van Petersen, M Berg, J Komdeur
(2003), Vol. 51, pp. 429-441, Australian journal of zoology, Collingwood, Vic., C1-1
Breeding ecology and bias in offspring sex ratio in little grassbirds (Megalurus gramineus)
R McIntosh, R Kats, M Berg, J Komdeur, M Elgar
(2003), Vol. 51, pp. 505-514, Australian journal of zoology, Collingwood, Vic., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Industry and Other Funding
Beak and feather disease virus and genetic diversity in a parrot ring species
Dr Mathew Berg, Prof Andy Bennett, Mr Justin Eastwood
Birds Australia Grant - Stuart Leslie Bird Research Award
- 2011: $5,000
Climate change effects on stress, infectious disease and breeding success in parrots
Dr Mathew Berg, Prof Andy Bennett, Mr Justin Eastwood
ANZCT Grant - Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund - closed
- 2011: $5,000
Do birds use odour signals for mate choice? A first test using crimson rosellas
Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Milla Mihailova
ANZCT Grant - Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund - closed
- 2011: $5,000
Testing odour recognition at crimson rosella nests
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Milla Mihailova
Birds Australia - Victoria Grant
- 2011: $1,500
Heat stress and breeding success in parrots
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Mr Justin Eastwood
Birds Australia - Victoria Grant
- 2011: $1,500
Nest site selection, stress & breeding success in rosellas as a response to temperature variation
Prof Andy Bennett, Miss Eliza Rachael Larson, Dr Mathew Berg
BirdLife Australia
- 2013: $3,000
Climate change, temperature extremes and avian reproduction: an experimental study on rosellas
Prof Andy Bennett, Miss Eliza Rachael Larson, Dr Mathew Berg
Nature Foundation SA Inc - SA Nat Parks Grant - Research - South Australian National Parks
- 2013: $3,000
The potential dererrent properties of crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) odour towards competitive possums
Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Milla Mihailova, Prof Andy Bennett
ANZCT Grant - Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund - closed
- 2013: $5,000
Climate change, temperature extremes and avian reproduction: an experimental study on Rosellas
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Miss Eliza Rachael Larson
ANZCT Grant - Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund - closed
- 2013: $6,600
Psittacosis in wild Australian parrots: Investigating strains and seasonal patterns
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Miss Helena Stokes
ESA - Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment - 20 571 098 795
- 2019: $5,525
- 2017: $4,800
- 2016: $5,800
Beak and Feather Disease Virus in wild avian populations in Australia
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Prof Ken Walder, Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens
ESA - Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment - 20 571 098 795
- 2019: $5,100
- 2017: $4,800
- 2016: $5,900
Beak and Feather Disease Virus in wild psittacine populations in Australia
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Prof Ken Walder, Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens
Ecological Society Australia - Student Research Award
- 2017: $1,500
Investigating the effects and transmission patterns of Chlamydia psittaci in wild Australian parrots
Miss Helena Stokes, Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens
BirdLife Australia Research Awards - 75 149 124 774
- 2018: $3,241
Ecology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus in wild Australian parrots
Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens, Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg
BirdLife Australia Research Awards - 75 149 124 774
- 2018: $4,000
Disease ecology, immunology and pathology of beak and feather disease virus in crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Berta Blanch Lazaro
ESA - Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment - 20 571 098 795
- 2020: $7,300
- 2019: $6,030
Other Funding Sources
Ian Potter Foundation travel grant - 25th International Ornithological Congress
Dr Mathew Berg
Ian Potter Foundation Travel
- 2010: $2,100
Olfactory signalling in a species complex: the crimson rosella
Prof Andy Bennett, Ms Milla Mihailova, Dr Mathew Berg
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2014: $800
Conference - Variation of behavioural assymetries in the Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)
Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Sarah Anne Micallef
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2014: $704
Evolution of song in Acrocephalus warblers: evidence from historic and contemporary populations
Dr Mathew Berg, Miss Sarah Beebe, Prof Kate Buchanan
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2014: $640
Olfactory signalling in an avian species complex: the crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Milla Mihailova, Prof Kate Buchanan, Dr Jacqui Adcock
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2015: $909
Ecology and evolution of beak and feather disease virus in Australian parrots
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2016: $1,000
Disease ecology in parrots: threats of avian pathogens to parrots and human health, with focus on the crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Miss Helena Stokes
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2016: $909
Investigating the effects and transmission patterns of Chlamydia psittaci in wild Australian parrots
Miss Helena Stokes, Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2018: $966
Ecology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus in wild Australian parrots
Prof Andy Bennett, Ms Johanne (Hanne) Marie Martens, Dr Mathew Berg
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2018: $1,000
Investigating the effects and transmission patterns of Chlamydia in wild Australian parrots
Prof Andy Bennett, Dr Mathew Berg, Miss Helena Stokes
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2019: $1,000
Genomics and ecology of Beak and feather disease virus and Platycercus elegans.
Prof Kate Buchanan, Prof Andy Bennett, Miss Candice Lachenicht, Dr Mathew Berg
BirdLife Travel (CAT8)
- 2021: $1,000
Supervisions
Eliza Rachael Larson
Thesis entitled: Microclimate and reproductive success in Adelaide Rosellas
Master of Science (Ecology & Environment), School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Johanne Marie Martens
Thesis entitled: Ecology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus in wild psittacines
Doctor of Philosophy (Life & Env), School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Helena Stokes
Thesis entitled: Chlamydial Infection in Wild and Domesticated Avian Hosts
Doctor of Philosophy (Life & Env), School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Justin Eastwood
Thesis entitled: The Ecology and Evolution of Beak and Feather Disease Virus in Platycercus elegans
Doctor of Philosophy (Life & Env), School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Milla Mihailova
Thesis entitled: Olfactory Signalling in an Avian Species Complex: the Crimson Rosella
Doctor of Philosophy (Life & Env), School of Life and Environmental Sciences