Votier, S.C., Bowen, G.J. and Newton, J. (2009) Stable-hydrogen isotope analyses suggest natural vagrancy of Baikal Teal to Britain. British Birds, 102(12), pp. 697-699.
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Abstract
Stable-hydrogen isotope signatures of feathers from a first-winter Baikal Teal Anas formosa collected in Essex in January 1906 reveal marked differences between juvenile feathers, grown on the breeding grounds, and post-juvenile feathers, grown on the wintering grounds.The natal-area signatures were consistent with a Siberian origin and the wintering-area signatures were consistent with a west European origin.This suggests that the Essex bird originated within the normal breeding range of Baikal Teal and that its occurrence in Britain was the result of natural vagrancy.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Newton, Dr Jason |
| Authors: | Votier, S.C., Bowen, G.J., and Newton, J. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre |
| Journal Name: | British Birds |
| Publisher: | B B 2000 Ltd. |
| ISSN: | 0007-0335 |
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