Anatomy of bristles on the nares and rictus of western barn owls (Tyto alba)
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.13655
Abstract: Many nocturnal avian species, such as Strigiformes, Caprimulgiformes and Apterygiformes, have sensitive vibrotactile bristles on their upper bill, especially on their rictus. The anatomy of these bristles can vary, especially in terms of sensitivity (Herbst… read more here.
Keywords: bristles nares; anatomy bristles; western barn; tyto alba ... See more keywords