Genetics and Evolution of Bird Migration

Bird migration has long been a subject of fascination for humankind and is a behavior that is both intricate and multifaceted. In recent years, advances in technology, particularly in the fields of genomics and animal tracking, have enabled significant progress in our understanding of this phenomeno...

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Published inAnnual review of animal biosciences Vol. 12; pp. 21 - 43
Main Authors Gu, Zhongru, Dixon, Andrew, Zhan, Xiangjiang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Annual Reviews 15.02.2024
Subjects
Animals
bird migration
Birds - genetics
evolution
genetics
Genomics
migration strategy
genetics
evolution
migration strategy
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Summary:Bird migration has long been a subject of fascination for humankind and is a behavior that is both intricate and multifaceted. In recent years, advances in technology, particularly in the fields of genomics and animal tracking, have enabled significant progress in our understanding of this phenomenon. In this review, we provide an overview of the latest advancements in the genetics of bird migration, with a particular focus on genomics, and examine various factors that contribute to the evolution of this behavior, including climate change. Integration of research from the fields of genomics, ecology, and evolution can enhance our comprehension of the complex mechanisms involved in bird migration and inform conservation efforts in a rapidly changing world.
ISSN:2165-8102
2165-8110
DOI:10.1146/annurev-animal-021122-092239