Subtle sexual plumage color dimorphism and size dimorphism in a South American colonial breeder, the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)

Subtle sexual plumage color dimorphism and size dimorphism in a South American colonial breeder, the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)

Abstract Background Parrots (Psittacidae Family) are one of the most colorful groups of birds in the world, their colors produced both structurally and via unusual pigments (psittacofulvins). Most species are considered to be monogamous, and many have been viewed historically as sexually monomorphic...

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Main Authors: Macarena Morales, Deysi J. Gigena, Santiago M. Benitez-Vieyra, Diego J. Valdez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Argentina
Avian vision
Colonial breeder
Myiopsitta monachus
Parrot
Sexual plumage color dimorphism
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-020-00204-x

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