Plumage brightness and uropygial gland secretions in barn swallows
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zoy042
Abstract: Abstract The uropygial gland has been hypothesized to play a role in sexual signaling through a “make-up” function derived from the effects of secretions from the gland on the appearance of the plumage and bare… read more here.
Keywords: plumage brightness; barn swallows; uropygial gland; plumage ... See more keywords
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