Does experimentally altered plumage brightness influence extra-pair mating success in female Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)?
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DOI: 10.1139/cjz-2019-0142
Abstract: Recent empirical evidence suggests that ornamental traits displayed by female birds may reflect aspects of their quality, and function during competitive interactions and (or) social mate attractio... read more here.
Keywords: influence extra; brightness influence; altered plumage; extra pair ... See more keywords