Vieira, B. P., Furness, R. W. and Nager, R. G. (2017) Using field photography to study avian moult. IBIS, 159(2), pp. 443-448. (doi: 10.1111/ibi.12445)
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Abstract
Methods to obtain moult data from wild birds have not changed much over the last century and most studies still depend on checking museum specimens or capturing birds. Here we assess the applicability of systematic field photography for detecting and scoring moult in adult Black Skimmers Rynchops niger from southern Brazil. Moult data extracted from photographs have a high within- (RGLMM = 0.98) and between-observer repeatability (RGLMM = 0.97) and show very good fit to current Underhill–Zucchini moult models (R2 = 0.75). Photography offers the advantages of being less invasive, requiring less equipment and human effort, being feasible in areas where captures may not be possible, and causing less disturbance, so enhancing the number of sampled individuals.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Non-invasive moult assessment, Underhill-Zucchini moult model, feathers, Black Skimmers. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Furness, Professor Robert and Nager, Dr Ruedi |
| Authors: | Vieira, B. P., Furness, R. W., and Nager, R. G. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QL Zoology |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Research Group: | Nager |
| Journal Name: | IBIS |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0019-1019 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1474-919X |
| Published Online: | 11 December 2016 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2016 British Ornithologists’ Union |
| First Published: | First published in IBIS 159(2):443-448 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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