The fate of a dynasty: Population genomics uncovers the demographic history of Ardea insignis, one of the rarest bird species in the world
Martin Kapun, Tshering Tobgay, Alexandra Wanka, Wolfgang Fiedler, Tricia C. Goulding, Andreas Kroh, Luise Kruckenhauser, Samten Leki, Thinley Phuntsho, Marcela Suarez‐Rubio, Sonam Tshering, Swen C. Renner
This study uses population genomics to reveal the long-term demographic history of the critically endangered White-bellied Heron, showing persistent small population size rather than recent collapse.
bioRxiv · Aug 9, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology