Wood size and timing of moult in birds: potential consequences for plumage quality and bird survival

Wood size and timing of moult in birds: potential consequences for plumage quality and bird survival

In this paper, we investigate the timing and rate of post-nuptial moult in relation to wood size in two single-brooded species, Blue Tit and Great Tit (only about 2% of Great Tits in our study area have second broods). We also compare the effects of an early vs. a late breeding season, and hence ear...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ibis (London, England) England), 2003-04, Vol.145 (2), p.337-340
Hauptverfasser: Hinsley, Shelley A., Rothery, Peter, Ferns, Peter N., Bellamy, Paul E., Dawson, Alistair
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Animals
Autoecology
Aves
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Parus caeruleus
Parus major
Vertebrata
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper, we investigate the timing and rate of post-nuptial moult in relation to wood size in two single-brooded species, Blue Tit and Great Tit (only about 2% of Great Tits in our study area have second broods). We also compare the effects of an early vs. a late breeding season, and hence early vs. late moult, on plumage quality in Great Tits.
ISSN:0019-1019
1474-919X
DOI:10.1046/j.1474-919X.2003.00167.x