Phylogeny and distribution patterns of snow finches on the Tibet Plateau;

Phylogeography of snow finches on the Tibet Plateau;

China avian endemism and avian biodiversity conservation;

On avian vocalization, species limits, and its evolutionary significance;

Establishment of China Avian Tissue and Blood Collections as well as DNA Barcoding Initiative;

Hormone and behavior adaptation of birds to the Tibet Plateau; Avian influenza (bird flu).