B. T. Smith

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.

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.

The genomic landscapes of desert birds form over multiple time scales

The paper examines genomic differentiation in desert birds, finding that different geographic factors influence genetic variation across species and genome regions.

Demography and linked selection interact to shape the genomic landscape of codistributed woodpeckers during the Ice Age

This study examines how demography and linked selection shaped genomic variation in two woodpecker species during the Ice Age using whole genome resequencing data.

River network rearrangements promote speciation in lowland Amazonian birds

This study shows river network rearrangements in the Amazon promote speciation in birds by creating barriers and facilitating hybrid speciation.

Comparative phylogeography reveals how a barrier filters and structures taxa in North American warm deserts

The paper uses phylogeographic data and simulations to show how the Cochise Filter Barrier structures taxa in North American deserts based on species traits and divergence mechanisms.

Uneven missing data skews phylogenomic relationships within the lories and lorikeets

This study investigates how uneven missing data affects phylogenomic relationships in lories and lorikeets, finding that low coverage sites and missing data skew tree topologies.

Macroevolutionary bursts and constraints generate a rainbow in a clade of tropical birds

This study examines plumage color evolution in lorikeets, finding that different body regions evolved under distinct macroevolutionary processes, with wing patches showing stronger climate covariation.

Genomic divergence in allopatric Northern Cardinals of the North American warm deserts is associated with behavioral differentiation

The paper examines genomic divergence and behavioral isolation in Northern Cardinals across a biogeographic barrier, finding historical gene flow and strong song discrimination between desert populations.

Species delimitation and biogeography of the gnatcatchers and gnatwrens (Aves: Polioptilidae)

This study delimits species and infers phylogenetic relationships in gnatcatchers and gnatwrens, finding increased diversity and polyphyletic species, with biogeographic origins in South America.

A positive association between population genetic differentiation and speciation rates in New World birds

The paper shows population differentiation rates within species predict speciation rates over long timescales in New World birds.