A Case of Polygyny in the Wood Thrush

Harem polygyny is rare among North American passerines as a regular breeding strategy, but it is not unusual as a facultative or opportunistic strategy (Ford, Current Ornithology 1:329-356, 1983). A single case observed during a long-term study of a color-banded population of Wood Thrushes (Hylocich...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Wilson bulletin (Wilson Ornithological Society) 1991-09, Vol.103 (3), p.509-510
Hauptverfasser:	Johnson, R. Kent, Roth, Roland R., Sara E. Kleiner, Charles R. Bartlett
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Biological and medical sciences Bird nesting Birds Female animals Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Hylocichla mustelina Male animals Mating behavior Polygamy Short Communications
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Zusammenfassung:	Harem polygyny is rare among North American passerines as a regular breeding strategy, but it is not unusual as a facultative or opportunistic strategy (Ford, Current Ornithology 1:329-356, 1983). A single case observed during a long-term study of a color-banded population of Wood Thrushes (Hylocichla mustelina ) indicates that this species may be listed among those rarely practicing harem polygyny.
ISSN:	0043-5643 2162-5204