| range-wide genetic differentiation among north american great gray owls (strix nebulosa) reveals a distinct lineage restricted to the sierra nevada, california. | investigations of regional genetic differentiation are essential for describing phylogeographic patterns and informing management efforts for species of conservation concern. in this context, we investigated genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships among great gray owl (strix nebulosa) populations in western north america, which includes an allopatric range in the southern sierra nevada in california. based on a total dataset consisting of 30 nuclear microsatellite dna loci and 1938-base ... | 2010 | 20193768 |