학술논문
AGE-DEPENDENT BREEDING PERFORMANCE IN MERLINS (FALCO COLUMBARIUS).
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Subject
*MERLIN (Bird)
*ANIMAL sexual behavior
*BIRD populations
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Language
ISSN
0012-9658
Abstract
Examines the effect of age on breeding performance of male and female Merlin falcons. Production of more offspring by longer-lived birds; Changes in hunting skill of birds as they age; Differential age mortality between male and female birds; Contributing factors to decline of breeding performance.