Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Hybridization and asymmetrical introgression between the vulnerable gray-headed chickadee and a more abundant congener, the boreal chickadee: Implications for conservation

• Reference: Armstrong, M. R., R. E. Wilson, J. A. Johnson, T. L. Booms, C. F. Gesmundo, Z. M. Pohlen, P. B. Leonard, and S. S. Sonsthagen. 2025. Hybridization and asymmetrical introgression between the vulnerable gray-headed chickadee and a more abundant congener, the boreal chickadee: Implications for conservation. Ecology and Evolution 15(7):e71673. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3104.241002
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: Matthew R. Armstrong, Travis L. Booms, Callie Gesmundo, James A. Johnson, Paul B. Leonard, Zachary M. Pohlen, Sarah Sonsthagen, Robert E. Wilson
• Keywords: Poecile cinctus lathami, P. hudsonicus
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71673 (Offsite)
• Partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey
• Primary Authors: Matthew R. Armstrong
• Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Statewide
• Species: Boreal Chickadee, Gray-Headed Chickadee
• Species Categories: Birds
• Title: Hybridization and asymmetrical introgression between the vulnerable gray-headed chickadee and a more abundant congener, the boreal chickadee: Implications for conservation
• Topics: Genetics, Research, Population Composition and Demographics
• Year: 2025

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