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FAUX FEATHERED FRIENDS.

Authors :
Christie, Peter
Source :
Canadian Geographic. Jul/Aug2003, Vol. 123 Issue 4, p28. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Reports on a study conducted by biologists at Queen's University in Kingston in Ontario about the drab feathers of black-capped chickadees. Characteristics of male birds; Impact of sexual selection on the evolution of plain-looking animals.

Subjects

Subjects :
*BLACK-capped chickadee
*AVIAN anatomy
*SEXUAL selection
*BIOLOGICAL evolution

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07062168
Volume :
123
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Geographic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10208382

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