K. A. Jonsson

Species-specific dynamics may cause deviations from general biogeographical predictions - evidence from a population genomics study of a New Guinean endemic passerine bird family (Melampittidae).

This study uses population genomics to compare two Melampittidae bird species in New Guinea, finding that habitat dependence affects population connectivity in the rare species.

The formation of the Indo-Pacific montane avifauna

This study investigates the formation of Indo-Pacific montane avifauna by testing two hypotheses on mountain colonization, finding that Eurasian-origin species colonized via direct colonization while Australo-Papuan-origin species evolved from lowland ancestors.

Population genomics of the island thrush elucidates one of earth's great archipelagic radiations

This study uses genome-wide SNP data to reconstruct the phylogeny and population history of the island thrush, revealing its explosive radiation across the Indo-Pacific from migratory ancestors.

Gut microbiome disturbances of altricial Blue and Great tit nestlings are countered by continuous microbial inoculations from parental microbiomes

The paper investigates how early-life gut microbiome disruptions affect wild bird nestlings and finds that maternal and environmental factors provide resilience against these disruptions.

The avian W chromosome is a refugium for endogenous retroviruses with likely effects on female-biased mutational load and genetic incompatibilities

The paper identifies the avian W chromosome as a reservoir for active endogenous retroviruses, potentially contributing to female-biased mutational load and genetic incompatibilities.