DNA Fingerprinting Reveals Polygyny in the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

Tella et al report a case in lesser kestrels where two females laid eggs in the same nest. DNA-fingerprinting analysis showed that the attending male fathered all but four nestlings.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Auk 1996-01, Vol.113 (1), p.262-265
Hauptverfasser:	Tella, José L., Negro, Juan J., Morris Villarroel, Kuhnlein, Urs, Hiraldo, Fernando, Donázar, José A., Bird, David M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal and plant ecology Animal reproduction Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Autoecology Aves Biological and medical sciences Bird nesting Birds Birds of prey Breeding Brood parasitism Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA DNA fingerprinting DNA fingerprints Eggs Falco naumanni Female animals Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Male animals Mating behavior Ornithology Short Communications and Commentaries Vertebrata
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Zusammenfassung:	Tella et al report a case in lesser kestrels where two females laid eggs in the same nest. DNA-fingerprinting analysis showed that the attending male fathered all but four nestlings.
ISSN:	0004-8038 1938-4254 2732-4613
DOI:	10.2307/4088962