Hidden carotenoids in the powder down of herons

Thomas, DB; McGraw, KJ

Thomas, DB (reprint author), Massey Univ, Inst Nat & Math Sci, Auckland 0629, New Zealand.

JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY, 2018; 159 (3): 785

Abstract

Vivid plumage colors are some of the best examples of elaborate trait evolution resulting from sexual selection. Bird feathers often contain high conc......

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