A new phylogeny for Aves is compromised by pervasive misalignment and homology problems.

This scientific article explores the phylogenetic relationships among different bird species, specifically focusing on the Neoaves group. The authors reanalyzed a dataset from a previous study and discovered that the new phylogeny did not support the traditional division between land birds and waterbirds. They also identified errors in the dataset that could affect the accuracy of phylogenetic analysis. The authors stress the importance of using proper procedures to ensure accurate sequence alignments and improve our understanding of bird evolution. [Extracted from the article]