Benjamin M. Winger

The spatiotemporal effects of seasonal migration on passerine phylogenetic community structure

This study examines how seasonal migration affects phylogenetic community structure in North American passerines, finding that migration leads to more phylogenetically clustered communities overall but greater overdispersion at smaller taxonomic scales.

Distinct intraspecific diversification dynamics in Neotropical montane versus lowland birds revealed by whole-genome comparative phylogeography

This study compares phylogeographic dynamics between Neotropical montane and lowland birds, finding greater population structuring and genetic diversity differences in the Andes.

Large inversion polymorphisms are widespread in North American songbirds

This study identifies over 170 putative inversion polymorphisms in 28 North American songbird species, suggesting they are common and may persist neutrally despite lacking clear phenotypic associations.

Population genetic consequences of the seasonal migrations of birds

This study uses genome data from 35 bird species to show that long-distance migration promotes genetic diversity and spatial genetic structure due to philopatry, not dispersal.

Evolutionary integration of the geography and pacing of the annual cycle in migratory birds

This study examines the spatiotemporal structure of the annual cycle in migratory birds, showing migratory periods are consistent across species and breeding/nonbreeding time is inversely related to migration distance.