I. J. Lovette

Genomes of the extinct Bachman's Warbler shows high divergence and no evidence of admixture with other extant Vermivora Warblers

The paper analyzes the genome of the extinct Bachman's Warbler to test for hybrid ancestry with extant species and finds no evidence of gene flow or admixture.

Genomic phylogeography of the White-crowned Manakin Pseudopipra pipra (Aves: Pipridae) illuminates a continental-scale radiation out of the Andes

This study uses genomic data to investigate the phylogeography of the White-crowned Manakin, revealing a complex history of diversification and introgression in the Neotropics.

Genomic islands of differentiation in a rapid avian radiation have been driven by recent selective sweeps

The paper identifies recent selective sweeps in genomic islands of differentiation in southern capuchino seedeaters, linking them to melanin-based plumage variation and sexual selection.

Environmental correlates of genetic variation in the invasive and largely panmictic European starling in North America

The paper examines genetic variation in North American European starlings, finding low geographic differentiation and environmental correlations with SNPs.

Selection on a pleiotropic color gene block underpins early differentiation between two warbler species

The paper identifies a pleiotropic gene block associated with plumage coloration that drives early differentiation between two hybridizing warbler species.

Selection on VPS13A linked to long-distance migratory behavior in a songbird

This paper identifies VPS13A as a gene linked to migratory directionality in songbirds, showing strong natural selection in South American wintering birds.

Genetics and evidence for balancing selection of a sex-linked colour polymorphism in a songbird

The paper identifies the genetic basis of a sex-linked colour polymorphism in Gouldian finches and finds evidence for balancing selection maintaining the polymorphism.

Low genomic divergence and high gene flow between locally adapted populations of the swamp sparrow

The paper examines genomic divergence and gene flow between inland and coastal swamp sparrow populations, finding low differentiation and evidence of recent selective sweeps and admixture.

Whole genome scan reveals the multigenic basis of recent tidal marsh adaptation in a sparrow

The paper identifies 31 genes associated with adaptation to tidal marsh environments in swamp sparrows through whole genome scans, revealing genetic links to bill shape, plumage color, and salt tolerance.

Double-digest RAD sequencing outperforms microsatellite loci at assigning paternity and estimating relatedness: a proof of concept in a highly promiscuous bird

The paper compares ddRAD-seq and microsatellite markers for paternity and relatedness estimation in birds, finding ddRAD-seq more accurate and efficient.