Seasonal, Age, and Sex Differences in Weight, Fat Reserves, and Plasma Corticosterone in Western Sandpipers

Abstract Western Sandpipers (Calidris mauri) were followed throughout their annual cycle along the Pacific Coast of North America. Changes in body condition and corticosterone were tracked at two overwintering sites (Ensenada, Mexico, and San Diego, California), four migration stopover sites (Bodega...

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Published in:The Condor
Main Authors: O'Reilly, Kathleen M., Wingfield, John C.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press (OUP) 2003
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/condor/105.1.13
http://academic.oup.com/condor/article-pdf/105/1/13/29712199/condor0013.pdf