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Ming-Tang Shiao

  • Position:Assistant Researcher
Research interests / job descriptionBreeding ecology of birds, soundscape ecology, animal behavior
EducationPh.D. School of Forestry and Resource Conservation, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (2018)
M.S. Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan. (2006)
B.S. Department of Life Science, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. (2003)
Experience2023.08~ Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2020.05~2023.07 Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2006.10~2020.05 Specialist, Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters
TEL02-23039978 ext 2507
Emailmtshiao@tfri.gov.tw
Honor• 2016 Ministry of The Interior Self Research, the Excellence Award
• 2014 Ministry of The Interior Self Research, the Grade B Award
• 2011 Ministry of The Interior Self Research, the Grade B Award
  1. Wu S, & Shiao MT*. (2023). Temporal and forest-type related dynamics of moth assemblages in a montane cloud forest in subtropical Taiwan. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 26:102073. (SCI)
  2. Hsueh ML, Shiao MT*. (2022). Rainfall redistribution and associated chemical alterations in three forest types in montane cloud forest ecosystems in mid-elevation areas of Taiwan. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 37:207–226.
  3. Shiao MT,  Wang LL, Tsai DH, Hsieh HC, Fu SW, Koh CN*. (2022). Nest site selection of urban Crested Goshawks in Taipei city. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 37:193–206.
  4. Shiao MT*, Yao MC, & Chuang MC. (2022). Provisioning flexibility and nestling growth of Green-backed Tits (Parus monticolus) in a mosaic of mixed-oak forest and cedar plantation in Taiwan. Ornithological Science 21:165–176. (SCI)
  5. Shiao MT*, Chuang MC, Yuan HW, & Wang Y. (2020). Seasonal rainfall in subtropical montane cloud forests drives demographic fluctuations in a Green-backed Tit population. Condor 122:duaa043.(SCI)
  6. Shiao MT*, Yu KP, Chuang MC, & Yuan HW. (2019). Estimation of biomass from shape-specific length-mass equations for arboreal spiders in subtropical montane forest of Taiwan. Journal of Arachnology 47:326–333.(SCI)
  7. Shiao MT*, Chuang MC, Shipher Wu, Yuan HW, & Wang Y. (2019). Differential larval phenology affects nestling condition of Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) in broadleaf and coniferous habitat, subtropical Taiwan. Journal of Ornithology 160:1003–1014.(SCI)
  8. Shiao MT, Chuang MC, Yuan HW*, & Wang Y. (2018). Calcium is not a limiting micronutrient for egg production by Green-backed Tits in a mosaic landscape of mixed-oak forests and cedar plantations in subtropical Taiwan. Ornithological Science 17:149–158.(SCI)
  9. Sung IH, Shiao MT, & Lu SS*. (2016). Utilization of bird nestboxes by social bees and wasps. Journal of National Park 26:86–91 (In Chinese with English abstract).
  10. Shiao MT*, Chuang MC, Yuan HW, & Wang Y. (2015). Effects of weather variation on the timing and success of breeding in two cavity-nesting species in a subtropical montane forest in Taiwan. Auk 132: 671–684.(SCI)
  11. Lambrechts MM*, Adriaensen F, Ardia DR, Artemyev AV, Atiénzar F, Bańbura J, Barba E, Bouvier JC, Camprodon J, Cooper CB, Dawson RD, Eens M, Eeva T, Faivre B, Garamszegi LZ, Goodenough AE, Gosler AG, Grégoire A, Griffith SC, Gustafsson L, Johnson LS, Kania W, Keišs O, Llambias PE, Mainwaring MC, Mänd R, Massa B, Mazgajski TD, Mqller AP, Moreno J, Naef-Daenzer B, Nilsson JC, Norte AC, Orell M, Otter KA, Park CR, Perrins CM, Pinowski J, Porkert J, Potti J, Remes V, Richner H, Rytkönen S, Shiao MT, Silverin B, Slagsvold T, Smith HG, Sorace A, Stenning MJ, Stewart I, Thompson CF, Tryjanowski P, Török J, van Noordwijk AJ, Winkler DW, & Ziane N (2010). The design of artificial nestboxes for the study of secondary hole-nesting birds: a review of methodological inconsistencies and potential biases. Acta Ornithologica 45:1–26.(SCI)
  12. Shiao MT*, Chuang MC, & Wang Y. (2009). Differential food distribution by male and female Green-backed Tits (Parus monticolus) in relation to nestling size. Auk 126:906–914.(SCI) 
  13. Shiao MT*, Chuang MC, & Wang Y. (2008). Breeding and roosting of birds in nest boxes at Guan-Yuan in the Taroko National Park. Bioformosa 43: 45-54 (In Chinese with English abstract).
  14. Shiao MT*, Chuang MC, & Wang Y. (2008). Breeding Traits of three species of birds in nest boxes at Guan-Yuan in the Taroko National Park. Endemic Species Research 10: 7-18 (In Chinese with English abstract).
  1. Shiao MT. (2023). Utilizing AR5 statistical downscaling of monthly data in the simulation of population dynamics of montane birds. Conference on AR6 new data presentation and TCCIP data application. Taipei.
  2. Shiao MT, Chen WL, Lu SS, Tuanmu MN. (2023). Using autonomous recording units and deep learning model to monitor the singing activity of montane passerines. 2023 Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology. Taichung.
  3. Shiao MT. (2022). Provisioning flexibility of insectivorous birds in plantations. 2022 Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology. Online.
  4. Shiao MT. (2019). The effect of forest type on trophic interaction: the case of tits and their prey. 2019 International Conference on Landscape and Sustainable Development. Taipei.
  5. Shiao MT. (2018). Effect of weather and caterpillar abundance on breeding of montane birds in a montane cloud forest. Congress of Biodiversity and Climate Change. Taichung.
  6. Shiao MT. (2018). Short-term studies on insectivorous tits: what we know and what we have learned. 2018 Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology. Hsinchu.
  7. Shiao MT, Sung IH, & Lu SS. (2016). Utilization of artifical nestboxes by social bees and wasps at GuanWu. 2016 Congress of Animal Behavior and Ecology. Taichung.
  8. Shiao MT, Chiang KK, Chuang MC, Yuan HW, & Wang Y. (2011). Effects of calcium availability on breeding performance of birds in plantation ecosystem. The ninth Cross-strait Ornithological Conference. Taipei.
  9. Shiao MT, Chuang MC, & Wang Y. (2009). Differential food distribution by male and female Green-backed Tits (Parus monticolus). Proceedings of tenth China Ornithology Conference and eighth Cross-strait Ornithological Conference. Harbin, China.
  10. Shiao MT, Chuang MC, & Wang Y. (2008). Breeding and roosting of birds in nest boxes at Guan-Yuan in the Taroko National Park. The Seventh Cross-strait Ornithological Conference. Taipei.
  11. Shiao MT, Chuang MC, & Wang Y. (2008). Study on the food allocation of the parental Green-backed tit (Parus monticolus) during fledging period at Guan-Yuan. 2008 Symposium on Animal Behavior and Ecology. Keelung.
  1. Shiao MT. (2019). Monitoring the breeding phenology of cavity nesters and their diets at GuanWu. Self Research Report (SPNP10806). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  2. Shiao MT. (2016). Monitoring the phenology of cavity nesters and their caterpillar preys at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park II. Self Research Report (SPNP10513). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  3. Shiao MT. (2015). Monitoring the phenology of cavity nesters and their caterpillar preys at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park. Self Research Report (SPNP10410). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  4. Shiao MT. (2014). Monitoring the breeding ecology of birds nesting in boxes at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park V. Self Research Report (SPNP10309). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  5. Shiao MT. (2013). Monitoring the breeding ecology of birds nesting in boxes at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park IV. Self Research Report (SPNP10207). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  6. Shiao MT. (2012). Monitoring the breeding ecology of birds nesting in boxes at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park III. Self Research Report (SPNP10106). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  7. Shiao MT. (2011). Monitoring the breeding ecology of birds nesting in boxes at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park II. Self Research Report (SPNP10006). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  8. Shiao MT. (2010). Monitoring the breeding ecology of birds nesting in boxes at GuanWu in Shei-Pa National Park. Self Research Report (SPNP9916). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  9. Shiao MT. (2009). Bird surveys at Wenshui and surrounding area in Shei-Pa National Park. Self Research Report (SPNP9828). Miaoli: Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters.
  1. 2023 General Agricultural Science and Technology Programs. Using bioacoustic techniques to monitor the forest phenology dynamics. Principal Investigator.
  2. 2022-2023 MOST Research Project. Breeding phenological response to spring weather conditions in montane bird assemblages in Taiwan (2/3). Principal Investigator.
  3. 2022 Council of Agriculture cooperation project. Artificial intelligence for wildlife monitoring of medium to large mammals in Taiwan (Hsiang Ling Chen). Co-Principal Investigator.
  4. 2021-2022 MOST Research Project. Breeding phenological response to spring weather conditions in montane bird assemblages in Taiwan. Principal Investigator.