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Genetic diversity and geographic distribution of Bubo bubo subspecies in Iran.
Zootaxa - 1 May 2026
Shafaeipour Arya, Rezazadeh Elham, Fathinia Behzad, Wink Michael, Hafezi Keramat, Olsson Urban
Abstract excerpt
The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) exhibits complex taxonomic structure with multiple subspecies across its broad geographic range. While much is known about the species in Europe and parts of Asia, the taxonomic status and distribution of B. bubo subspecies in Iran remain poorly understood. Phylogenetic analysis based on partial Cytb sequences of 36 samples across Iran revealed two rather weakly diverged clades:...
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