The analysis not only resolved the debate about the songbird’s status, but also identified a new candidate gene associated with feather pigmentation.
Research led by scientists from the State of Pennsylvania highlights the importance of museum collections for scientific research. The Bahamian warbler was the only known songbird in North America that was recently extinct.
Understanding this bird’s genetics can also shed light on the conservation and health of living songbird species.
Source: Ferra
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