Delayed moult in the Siskin Carduelis spinus
Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1988 |
Authors: | Senar, JC |
Journal: | Ringing & Migration |
Volume: | 9 |
Issue: | 2 |
Date Published: | 1988 |
ISBN Number: | 0307-8698 |
Keywords: | Carduelis, Carduelis Spinus, Fringillidae, Spain, Spinus, Spinus spinus |
Abstract: | Moult of body feathers was found to occur in the population of Siskins throughout the period November to April in a wintering area in NE Spain. Body feather moult occurred in both sexes, in adults and first?year birds, and was particularly apparent in early spring. This probably reflected an adaptive opportunistic moult strategy.Moult of body feathers was found to occur in the population of Siskins throughout the period November to April in a wintering area in NE Spain. Body feather moult occurred in both sexes, in adults and first?year birds, and was particularly apparent in early spring. This probably reflected an adaptive opportunistic moult strategy. |
URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03078698.1988.9673930 |
Short Title: | Ringing & Migration |
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