Education
PhD, 2004, UC-Riverside.
Research Interests
Since arriving at The University of Missori in August 2006, I’ve curated the School of Natural Resources’ bird and mammal collection. After 20+ years of neglect there’s been a fair amount to do. I’m interested in invasive species and taught a course in the topic during the Winter 2007 semester. I also teach Museum Techniques, and will offer Waterfowl Biology in 2008. My research interests include studying the range expansion and interactions between the two subspecies of the Great-tailed Grackle in the USA, the impact of human-caused mortality factors upon Neotropical bird species, and whether communication tower mortality is a significant factor in reported declines of several species.
Recent Publications
DaCosta, J. M., W. Wehtje and J. Klicka. (In Review). Genetic structure, paraphyly, and secondary contact in Great-tailed Grackles. Condor.
Wehtje, W. (In press). Trapdoor spider (Aptostichus) depredates western snowy plover chick (Charadrius nivosus). Southwestern Naturalist
----------. 2005. Featured Photo: Identifying hybrid oystercatchers in Southern California. Western Birds 36(4).
----------. 2003. The range expansion of the great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus Gmelin) in North America since 1880. Journal of Biogeography. 30: 1593-1607.
Scott, T. A., W. Wehtje, and M. Wehtje. 2001. The need for strategic planning in passive restoration of wildlife populations. Restoration Ecology. 9(3):262-271.
Contact Information
Fax: (573) 884-5070