Elucidating the genetic architecture of migratory timing in a songbird migrant, the great reed warbler, Acrocephalus arundinaceus.

ABSTRACT: Great reed warblers (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) have become an important species for understanding long-distance avian migration, yet the genetic basis of their migratory timing remains unknown. While previous studies have identified candidate genes influencing migration timing in other species, their role in great reed warblers remains unexplored. Additionally, it is unclear whether the genetic basis of migratory timing differs between spring and autumn migrations. This study aims to uncover genetic factors influencing migration timing, providing insights into the evolutionary and ecological processes shaping long-distance migration. We conducted pooled whole-genome sequencing representing four great reed warbler migratory chronotypes: early spring, late spring, early autumn, and late aut

SUBMITTER: Fackler ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641484 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature