Evolution of moult-migration is directly linked to aridity of the breeding grounds in North American passerines
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0155
Abstract: To avoid energy allocation conflicts, birds generally separate breeding, migration and moult during the annual cycle. North American passerines typically moult on the breeding grounds prior to autumn migration. However, some have evolved a moult-migration… read more here.
Keywords: moult migration; breeding grounds; moult; migration ... See more keywords