Cryptic genetic diversity and cytonuclear discordance characterize contact among Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis) morphotypes in western North America
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DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blaa223
Abstract: Three distinct Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis) morphotypes with easily recognizable plumage traits come into contact in western North America. Recent work demonstrated high genetic structure across the species’ range; however, patterns of genetic variation in… read more here.
Keywords: perisoreus canadensis; contact; jay perisoreus; genetic diversity ... See more keywords
Fecal DNA metabarcoding helps characterize the Canada jay’s diet and confirms its reliance on stored food for winter survival and breeding
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300583
Abstract: Accurately determining the diet of wild animals can be challenging if food items are small, visible only briefly, or rendered visually unidentifiable in the digestive system. In some food caching species, an additional challenge is… read more here.
Keywords: canada jay; food; winter survival; winter ... See more keywords