| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5919955 | Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution | 2013 | 54 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Hornbills are charismatic birds, and an important study system in ecology and conservation biology. ⺠We present the first complete phylogeny for all 61 hornbill species based on nuclear and mtDNA sequences. ⺠Topology conflicts with current taxonomic treatments but closely matches vocal variation across the family. ⺠We present a new arrangement for six major hornbill clades and reveal Tockus, Aceros and Penelopides are non-monophyletic. ⺠Our findings resolve some longstanding problems in hornbill systematics.
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Authors
Juan-Carlos T. Gonzalez, Ben C. Sheldon, Nigel J. Collar, Joseph A. Tobias,