Interclutch variability in egg characteristics in two species of rail: Is maternal identity encoded in eggshell patterns?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261868
Abstract: Maternal signatures are present in the eggs of some birds, but quantifying interclutch variability within populations remains challenging. Maternal assignment of eggs with distinctive appearances could be used to non-invasively identify renesting females, including hens… read more here.
Keywords: egg; interclutch variability; variability egg; king rail ... See more keywords