Genetic structure and diversity of breeding Montagu’s harrier ( Circus pygargus ) in Europe

摘要: The Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus) is a long-distance migratory raptor, breeding in Europe and Western Asia wintering sub-Saharan Africa. population of the species has declined during twentieth century, red-listed many European countries as declining or threatened. main aims study were to evaluate genetic diversity populations estimate differentiation among them, using polymorphism hypervariable domain mitochondrial control region. We analysed 158 individuals from central Spain, Germany, Czech Republic Poland. results indicated high population, probably reflecting large size species. However, we found decreased variability Germany. Among 18 identified haplotypes, 2 frequency. There was no clear connection between position haplotype genealogy its geographical distribution. Genetic structure weakly pronounced (H ST = 0.053, P < 0.001). SAMOVA presence three groups: first group consisted samples Spain northeastern Poland, second southern Poland Republic, third separated Germany other regions. pairs groups low, suggesting low level philopatry dispersal ability harrier.