Annual variation in the reproductive hormone and behavior rhythm in a population of the Asian short-toed lark: Can spring temperature influence activation of the HPG axis of wild birds?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2017.08.002
Abstract: ABSTRACT Although a number of studies have demonstrated a correlation between ambient temperature and the timing of reproductive behavior in many bird species, the relationships between temperature, activation of the hypothalamus–pituitary–gonad (HPG) axis, laying, and… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; asian short; activation; toed lark ... See more keywords
Nest‐site characteristics, breeding success and competitive interactions between two recently sympatric apex predators
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DOI: 10.1111/ibi.12498
Abstract: An influential period in avian life-cycles is the annual breeding season, when competition over suitable nesting-sites and territories is a key factor that can determine fitness and distribution, especially for highly species that are highly… read more here.
Keywords: breeding success; short toed; long legged; nest site ... See more keywords
A new subspecies of Short-toed Snake-eagle from Wallacea determined from morphological and DNA comparison.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4358.2.9
Abstract: The taxonomic status of the geographically isolated population of Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus on the Lesser Sundas (=Nusa Tenggara) has been controversial. In the past they have been regarded as either a migrant population or… read more here.
Keywords: snake eagle; new subspecies; gallicus; toed snake ... See more keywords