Interisland genetic structure of two endangered Hawaiian waterbirds: The Hawaiian Coot and Hawaiian Gallinule

摘要: ABSTRACT Most of Hawaii's endemic avifauna are species conservation concern. Some endangered waterbirds, however, have increased in number as a result intensive management wetlands. To inform these efforts, we examined interisland genetic structure and gene flow within 2 Hawaiian the Coot (Fulica alai) subspecies Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata sandvicensis), using microsatellite mitochondrial loci. Coots Gallinules occupy coastal wetlands exhibit similar life history characteristics generation times, although they may differ dispersal propensity. Mark–resight data for indicate movements, whereas sedentary. Genetic diversity is partitioned across landscape differently Gallinules; patterns variation likely influenced by behavioral ecological mechanisms. low level...