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
Landscape and Climatic Variations Shaped Secondary Contacts amid Barn Owls of the Western Palearctic
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msab343
Abstract: Abstract The combined actions of climatic variations and landscape barriers shape the history of natural populations. When organisms follow their shifting niches, obstacles in the landscape can lead to the splitting of populations, on which… read more here.
Keywords: shaped secondary; climatic variations; variations shaped; western palearctic ... See more keywords