© 2004 British Ornithologists ’ Union Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. First pairing in Snow Geese Anser caerulescens: at what age and at what time of year does it occur?
In migratory birds, the place and time of pair formation are important parameters for population structure and dynamics. Geese are not only migratory but also exhibit long-term monogamy, and therefore the first pairing event in a bird’s lifetime is of particular import-ance. Through behavioural obse...
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