The role of prolactin and thyroid hormones in the annual cycle of Little Penguins

• Main Authors: Cannell, B., Martin, G.B.
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: 2001
• Subjects: Penguin Island
• Online Access: https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/esploro/outputs/conferencePresentation/The-role-of-prolactin-and-thyroid/991005541716207891

Little penguins on Penguin Island, Western Australia, have a protracted breeding season lasting from May to November/December. Peak numbers of eggs are laid in June and September/October and some pairs may lay two clutches of eggs in one year. The birds moult in December/January and depending on the...