Genetic Applications in Avian Conservation

(1) Taxonomy is critical to conservation because it defines elements of biodiversity. Since its inception as a field of study, genetics has played a critical role in identifying and grouping taxa, and we expect that this role will continue to expand with advances in genomics.

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Published in:	The Auk Vol. 128; no. 2; pp. 205 - 229
Main Authors:	Haig, Susan M, Bronaugh, Whitcomb M, Crowhurst, Rachel S, D'Elia, Jesse, Eagles-Smith, Collin A, Epps, Clinton W, Knaus, Brian, Miller, Mark P, Moses, Michael L, Oyler-McCance, Sara, Robinson, W. Douglas, Sidlauskas, Brian
Format:	Journal Article Book Review
Language:	English
Published:	Waco University of California Press 01-04-2011 The American Ornithologists' Union American Ornithological Society
Subjects:	Animal genetics Aves Biodiversity conservation Biological taxonomies Bird migration Birds Evolutionary genetics Genetic diversity Genetics Population genetics Population structure SPECIAL REVIEWS IN ORNITHOLOGY Species Studies Taxa Taxonomy Wildlife conservation
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Summary:	(1) Taxonomy is critical to conservation because it defines elements of biodiversity. Since its inception as a field of study, genetics has played a critical role in identifying and grouping taxa, and we expect that this role will continue to expand with advances in genomics.
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ISSN:	0004-8038 1938-4254 2732-4613
DOI:	10.1525/auk.2011.128.2.205