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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

Timing and duration of moult in adult European Goldfinches

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2009
Authors:Newton, I, Rothery, P
Journal:Bird Study
Volume:56
Issue:2
Date Published:2009
ISBN Number:0006-3657
Keywords:Carduelis, Carduelis carduelis, Fringillidae
Abstract:Capsule Adult European Goldfinches in east?central England started moult on 30 July (estimated 95% range 13 July?16 August) and took 77 days (se = ± 4 days) to moult their primary wing feathers.Capsule Adult European Goldfinches in east?central England started moult on 30 July (estimated 95% range 13 July?16 August) and took 77 days (se = ± 4 days) to moult their primary wing feathers.
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00063650902792031
Short Title:Bird Study
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