Collecting specimens of selected taxa throughout the Appalachian chain, to assess genetic diversity.
Population genetics of selected Appalachian species
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View entire collection »Focal taxa:
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Swainson's Warbler
- Veery
- Dark-eyed Junco
- Canada Warbler
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak
- Black-throated Green Warbler
- Bird
Locations georeferenced?:
- Yes
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Comments:
- Still collecting data in NE states.
- One grad student will analyze VEER song differences across range and relate to genetic data.
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