Systematics, biogeography, and diversification of Scytalopus tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae), an enigmatic radiation of Neotropical montane birds
We studied the phylogeny, biogeography, and diversification of suboscine passerines in the
genus Scytalopus (Rhinocryptidae), a widespread, species-rich, and taxonomically …
genus Scytalopus (Rhinocryptidae), a widespread, species-rich, and taxonomically …
The genomic revolution and species delimitation in birds (and other organisms): Why phenotypes should not be overlooked
Given the availability of genomic data to identify separately evolving groups of organisms,
many researchers establish species limits based on assessments of the extent of gene flow …
many researchers establish species limits based on assessments of the extent of gene flow …
Speciation and gene flow across an elevational gradient in New Guinea kingfishers
Closely related species with parapatric elevational ranges are ubiquitous in tropical
mountains worldwide. The gradient speciation hypothesis proposes that these series are the …
mountains worldwide. The gradient speciation hypothesis proposes that these series are the …
The role of biogeographical barriers on the historical dynamics of passerine birds with a circum‐Amazonian distribution
Common distributional patterns have provided the foundations of our knowledge of
Neotropical biogeography. A distinctive pattern is the “circum‐Amazonian distribution” …
Neotropical biogeography. A distinctive pattern is the “circum‐Amazonian distribution” …
An elevational phylogeographic diversity gradient in Neotropical birds is decoupled from speciation rates
A key question about macroevolutionary speciation rates is whether they are controlled by
microevolutionary processes operating at the population level. For example, does spatial …
microevolutionary processes operating at the population level. For example, does spatial …
Conservative plumage masks extraordinary phylogenetic diversity in the Grallaria rufula (Rufous Antpitta) complex of the humid Andes
The Grallaria rufula complex is currently considered to consist of 2 species, G. rufula (Rufous
Antpitta) and G. blakei (Chestnut Antpitta). However, it has been suggested that the complex …
Antpitta) and G. blakei (Chestnut Antpitta). However, it has been suggested that the complex …
Origin of elevational replacements in a clade of nearly flightless birds: most diversity in tropical mountains accumulates via secondary contact following allopatric …
Tropical mountains are biodiversity hotspots. In particular, mountains in the Neotropics
exhibit remarkable beta diversity reflecting species turnover along elevational gradients …
exhibit remarkable beta diversity reflecting species turnover along elevational gradients …
Distinguishing genomic homogenization from parapatric speciation in an elevationally replacing pair of Ramphocelus tanagers
Geographically connected species pairs with weakly differentiated genomes could either
represent cases of genomic homogenization in progress or of incipient parapatric …
represent cases of genomic homogenization in progress or of incipient parapatric …
Museum genomics reveals the speciation history of Dendrortyx wood-partridges in the Mesoamerican highlands
Natural history collections are increasingly valued as genomic resources. Their specimens
reflect the combined efforts of collectors and curators over hundreds of years. For many rare …
reflect the combined efforts of collectors and curators over hundreds of years. For many rare …
Biogeography of a neotropical songbird radiation reveals similar diversification dynamics between montane and lowland clades
Aim Continental evolutionary radiations provide opportunities to understand how landscape
evolution and biotic factors interact to generate species diversity. Additionally …
evolution and biotic factors interact to generate species diversity. Additionally …