Research: Avian molecular systematics and evolution, neotropical biogeography, phylogenetic analysis
The Complete Genome Sequences of 23 Finch Species (Fringillidae, Passeriformes).
The Complete Genome Sequences of 23 Finch Species (Fringillidae, Passeriformes). Biodivers Genomes. 2024; 2024.
PMID: 38817350
Specimen collection is essential for modern science.
Specimen collection is essential for modern science. PLoS Biol. 2023 Nov; 21(11):e3002318.
PMID: 37992027
Genomic signatures of convergent shifts to plunge-diving behavior in birds.
Genomic signatures of convergent shifts to plunge-diving behavior in birds. Commun Biol. 2023 10 24; 6(1):1011.
PMID: 37875535
The Complete Genome Sequences of 19 Species of Snipes (Scolopacidae, Charadriiformes, Aves).
The Complete Genome Sequences of 19 Species of Snipes (Scolopacidae, Charadriiformes, Aves). Biodivers Genomes. 2023; 2023.
PMID: 37153853
Complex plumages spur rapid color diversification in kingfishers (Aves: Alcedinidae).
Complex plumages spur rapid color diversification in kingfishers (Aves: Alcedinidae). Elife. 2023 04 21; 12.
PMID: 37083474
Intestinal microbiota of Nearctic-Neotropical migratory birds vary more over seasons and years than between host species.
Intestinal microbiota of Nearctic-Neotropical migratory birds vary more over seasons and years than between host species. Mol Ecol. 2023 06; 32(12):3290-3307.
PMID: 36974685
Interspecific hybridization explains rapid gorget colour divergence in Heliodoxa hummingbirds (Aves: Trochilidae).
Interspecific hybridization explains rapid gorget colour divergence in Heliodoxa hummingbirds (Aves: Trochilidae). R Soc Open Sci. 2023 Mar; 10(3):221603.
PMID: 36866078
The Complete Genome Sequence of Conuropsis carolinensis, the Carolina Parakeet.
The Complete Genome Sequence of Conuropsis carolinensis, the Carolina Parakeet. Biodivers Genomes. 2022; 2022.
PMID: 36632172
The Complete Genome Sequences of 94 Species of Parrots (Psittaciformes, Aves).
The Complete Genome Sequences of 94 Species of Parrots (Psittaciformes, Aves). Biodivers Genomes. 2022 Nov; 2022.
PMID: 36405343
Genomic novelty within a "great speciator" revealed by a high-quality reference genome of the collared kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris collaris).
Genomic novelty within a "great speciator" revealed by a high-quality reference genome of the collared kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris collaris). G3 (Bethesda). 2022 11 04; 12(11).
PMID: 36156134