Research: Avian molecular systematics and evolution, neotropical biogeography, genome evolution, avian disease ecology and evolution, museums and collections-based research
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
PhD - Biology
1992
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
MSc - Biology
1987
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC, Canada
BSc - Biology
1983
The complete genome sequence of the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil).
The complete genome sequence of the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil). Biodivers Genomes. 2026; 2026.
PMID: 42453432
Phylogenomics of a Genus of "Great Speciators" Reveals Rampant Incomplete Lineage Sorting, Gene Flow, and Mitochondrial Discordance in Island Systems.
Phylogenomics of a Genus of "Great Speciators" Reveals Rampant Incomplete Lineage Sorting, Gene Flow, and Mitochondrial Discordance in Island Systems. Syst Biol. 2026 Apr 03; 75(3):406-426.
PMID: 41114641
The complete genome sequences of 4 species of Storks (Ciconiiformes : Aves).
The complete genome sequences of 4 species of Storks (Ciconiiformes : Aves). Biodivers Genomes. 2026; 2026.
PMID: 41657749
VoronaGasyCodes: A Public Database of Mitochondrial Barcodes for Malagasy Birds.
VoronaGasyCodes: A Public Database of Mitochondrial Barcodes for Malagasy Birds. Mol Ecol Resour. 2025 Nov; 25(8):e70027.
PMID: 40772542
The Complete Genome Sequences of 22 Species of Owls (Strigiformes, Aves).
The Complete Genome Sequences of 22 Species of Owls (Strigiformes, Aves). Biodivers Genomes. 2025; 2025.
PMID: 39830368
The complete mitogenomes of all four Cryptospiza species (Aves: Estrildidae).
The complete mitogenomes of all four Cryptospiza species (Aves: Estrildidae). Mitochondrial DNA B Resour. 2025; 10(1):77-82.
PMID: 39802346
The Complete Genome Sequences of 30 Species of Falcons (Falconiformes, Aves).
The Complete Genome Sequences of 30 Species of Falcons (Falconiformes, Aves). Biodivers Genomes. 2024; 2024.
PMID: 39741639
The Complete Genome Sequences of 31 Species of Hawks (Accipitriformes, Aves).
The Complete Genome Sequences of 31 Species of Hawks (Accipitriformes, Aves). Biodivers Genomes. 2024; 2024.
PMID: 39686972
The Complete Genome Sequence of Chlorophonia sclateri (Fringillidae, Passeriformes), the Puerto Rican Euphonia.
The Complete Genome Sequence of Chlorophonia sclateri (Fringillidae, Passeriformes), the Puerto Rican Euphonia. Biodivers Genomes. 2024; 2024.
PMID: 39309409
The Evolution of Multiple Color Mechanisms Is Correlated with Diversification in Sunbirds (Nectariniidae).
The Evolution of Multiple Color Mechanisms Is Correlated with Diversification in Sunbirds (Nectariniidae). Syst Biol. 2024 07 27; 73(2):343-354.
PMID: 38289860