Browsing by Author "Marini, Kristen L. D."

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Age-related change in carotenoid-based plumage of the American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)

Marini, Kristen L. D.; McKellar, Ann E.; Ratcliffe, Laurene M.; Marra, Peter P.; Reudink, Matthew W. (2015)
Color expression in experimentally regrown feathers of an overwintering migratory bird: implications for signaling and seasonal interactions

Tonra, Christopher M.; Marini, Kristen L. D.; Marra, Peter P.; Germain, Ryan R.; Holberton, Rebecca L.; Reudink, Matthew W. (2014)

Plumage coloration in birds plays a critical role in communication and can be under selection throughout the annual cycle as a sexual and social signal. However, for migratory birds, little is known about the acquisition ...
Inter-annual variation in American redstart (<I>Setophaga ruticilla</I>) plumage colour is associated with rainfall and temperature during moult: an 11-year study

Reudink, Matthew W.; McKellar, Ann E.; Marini, Kristen L. D.; McArthur, Sarah L.; Marra, Peter P.; Ratcliffe, Laurene M. (2014)

Carotenoid-based colouration plays an important role in sexual signaling in animals as an honest indicator of individual quality during mate choice and competitive interactions. However, few studies have examined how natural ...

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