Naomi Langmore

Naomi Langmore is Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at ANU, investigating coevolutionary dynamics between avian brood parasites and their hosts. Her research combines behavioral ecology with genomic analysis to understand signal evolution and speciation mechanisms.

Key Discoveries: Revealed nestling mimicry as driver of speciation in bronze-cuckoos, demonstrating sympatric divergence through host-specific adaptation. Current projects examine climate change impacts on interspecies interactions and conservation strategies for endangered songbirds.

Research Techniques: Field experiments, phylogenetic analysis, playback studies, and conservation genomics. Manages long-term studies on forty-spotted pardalotes and shining bronze-cuckoo populations across Australia and Pacific islands.