Regulation of incubation shifts near hatching by giant petrels: a timed mechanism, embryonic signalling or food availability?

In most seabird species incubation shifts shorten when hatching approaches, a behavioural response allowing the chick to be fed soon after hatching. Three mechanisms have been proposed to explain these shortened absences: endogenous timing, a response to embryo signals or a seasonal increase in food...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Animal behaviour 2004-04, Vol.67 (4), p.663-671
1. Verfasser:	González-Solı́s, Jacob
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal and plant ecology Animal reproduction Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Autoecology Aves Biological and medical sciences Birds Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Macronectes giganteus Macronectes halli Vertebrata
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