Secrets in the eyes of Black Oystercatchers: a new sexing technique
Sexing oystercatchers in the field is difficult because males and females have identical plumage and are similar in size. Although Black Oystercatchers (Haematopus bachmani) are sexually dimorphic, using morphology to determine sex requires either capturing both pair members for comparison or using...
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Published in | Journal of field ornithology Vol. 79; no. 2; pp. 215 - 223 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Malden, USA
Blackwell Publishing Inc
01.06.2008
Blackwell Publishing |
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