Evolution of winter molting strategies in European and North American migratory passerines
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8047
Abstract: Abstract Molt is critical for birds as it replaces damaged feathers and worn plumage, enhancing flight performance, thermoregulation, and communication. In passerines, molt generally occurs on the breeding grounds during the postbreeding period once a… read more here.
Keywords: prealternate; western palearctic; overwintering grounds; evolution winter ... See more keywords