High Genetic Diversity among Breeding Red-Backed Shrikes <i>Lanius collurio</i> in the Western Palearctic

Revealing the genetic population structure in abundant avian species is crucial for understanding speciation, conservation, and evolutionary history. The Red-backed Shrike <i>Lanius collurio</i>, an iconic songbird renowned for impaling its prey, is widely distributed as a breeder across...

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Main Authors: Liviu G. Pârâu, Roberto Carlos Frias-Soler, Michael Wink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/3/31