Male-biased breeding ground fidelity and longevity in American golden-plovers

Previous studies of Pluvialis dominicus showed strong male-biased site fidelity on breeding grounds in western Alaska, with marked females usually not seen after the season of banding. Similar findings for Pluvialis dominicus in the same region are reported.

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Published inThe Wilson journal of ornithology Vol. 109; no. 2; p. 348
Main Authors Johnson, Oscar W, Johnson, Patricia M, Bruner, Phillip L, Bruner, Andrea E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Columbus Wilson Ornithological Society 01.06.1997
Subjects
Animal behavior
Animal reproduction
Birds
Sexes
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Summary:Previous studies of Pluvialis dominicus showed strong male-biased site fidelity on breeding grounds in western Alaska, with marked females usually not seen after the season of banding. Similar findings for Pluvialis dominicus in the same region are reported.
ISSN:1559-4491
1938-5447