Abstract
No correlation was found in Agelaius phoeniceus between natural plumage variation (brightness of epaulette or chin plumage) and dominance in control groups, although dominant females were heavier and in better condition. Brightening an individual's plumage had no consistent effect on dominance status. -from Authors
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-54 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Canadian journal of zoology |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Animal Science and Zoology