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Contact Information

Forename: Michael
Surname: Braun
Address: Institute for Pharmacy und Molekular Biotechnology Dept. Biologie Im Neuenheimer Feld 364 69120 Heidelberg
Institution: Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology
Country: Germany
Telephone: +40 6221 54 4847
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Email: Michael.Braun@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
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Field of Expertise

Conservation / Restoration: captive breeding programmes parrots
Ecology / Biology: breeding biology, mating system, competition, population dynamics
Genetics: DNA sequencing, molecular phylogeny, paternity test
Taxonomy / Systematics: molecular phylogenetics of parrots, population genetics Ring-necked Parakeets

Experts Taxonomic Groups

Anatidae:
Sciuridae:
Rheidae:
Psittacidae:

Geographical Area

Countries: Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Spain
United Kingdom
Terrestrial Area: Africa
Asia-Tropical
Australasia
Europe
Southern America
Aquatic Area:

Research Activity

1. Evolution of Parrots (Psittaciformes); 2. Origin of European populations of Ring-necked Parakeet (Psittacula krameri); 3. Mating and breeding system: paternity test of Ring-necked Parakeet (Psittacula krameri);