Patricia G. Parker is a North American evolutionary biologist who uses molecular techniques to assess social structures, particularly in avian populations.
Her interests have shaped her research in disease transmission and population size, particularly in regard to bird conservation.
From 1991 to 2000, Parker was an Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at Ohio State University.
Parker's lab collaborated with the St. Louis Zoo's Wildcare Institute to further this research.
In 2016 she was awarded the Brewster Medal from the American Ornithologist's Union for her work as an author.