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Genetic structure, introgression, and a narrow hybrid zone between northern and California spotted owls (Strix occidentalis).
Molecular ecology - 1 Apr 2005
Barrowclough G F, Groth J G, Mertz L A, Gutiérrez R J
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The northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is a threatened subspecies and the California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) is a subspecies of special concern in the western United States. Concern for their continued viability has arisen because of habitat loss caused by timber harvesting. The taxonomic status of the northern subspecies has been the subject of continuing controversy. We...
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