Fuelling and moult in Red Knots before northward departure: a visual evaluation of differences between ages, sexes and subspecies
The departure of migratory birds from their non-breeding grounds is thought to be driven by the phenologyof their breeding destination. In north-west Australia, two plumage morphs of Red Knot (Calidris canutus) prepare for a5500-km journey to Yellow Sea staging areas. These morphs are recognised as...
Published in: | Emu - Austral Ornithology |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2016
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Online Access: | http://imis.nioz.nl/imis.php?module=ref&refid=256282 |