When moult overlaps migration: moult-related changes in plasma biochemistry of migrating common
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When moult overlaps migration: moult-related changes in plasma biochemistry of migrating common snipe
Moult of feathers entails considerable physiological and energetic costs to an avian organism. Even under favourable feeding conditions, endogenous body stores and energy reserves of moulting birds are usually severely depleted. Thus, most species of birds separate moult from other energy-demanding activities, such as migration or reproduction. Common snipe Gallinago gallinago is an exception, ...
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