Authors: Zhongru Gu, Andrew Dixon and Xiangjiang Zhan
Year: 2023
Publication: Annual Reviews
Publication Link: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-animal-021122-092239
Keywords: bird migration, genetics, evolution, migration strategy
Abstract: Bird migration has long been a subject of fascination for humankind and is a
behavior that is both intricate and multifaceted. In recent years, advances in
technology, particularly in the fields of genomics and animal tracking, have
enabled significant progress in our understanding of this phenomenon. In
this review, we provide an overview of the latest advancements in the ge-
netics of bird migration, with a particular focus on genomics, and examine
various factors that contribute to the evolution of this behavior, including
climate change. Integration of research from the fields of genomics, ecology,
and evolution can enhance our comprehension of the complex mechanisms
involved in bird migration and inform conservation efforts in a rapidly
changing world.