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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

The Mating System of the Buff-Breasted Sandpiper: Lekking and Resource Defense Polygyny

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1988
Authors:Cartar, RV, Lyon, BE
Journal:Ornis Scandinavica
Volume:19
Issue:1
Date Published:1988
ISBN Number:00305693
Keywords:Ereunetes subruficollis, Scolopacidae, Tryngites subruficollis, Xenus, Xenus cinereus
Abstract:To date, lekking has been the only reported mating system of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper. Here, we describe apparent resource defense polygyny in this species, and speculate on why it occurs.
URL:http://www.jstor.org/stable/3676533
Short Title:Ornis Scandinavica
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