Moult in the Stripe-throated Bulbul, Pycnonotus finlaysoni: sexual differences and timing

• Main Authors: Somboon Kamtaeja", Chatmongkol Suwannapoom, Narit Sitasuwan, Siriwadee Chomdej
• Language: English
• Published: Science Faculty of Chiang Mai University 2019
• Subjects: moult; passerine; seasonal tropical forest; wing feathers
• Online Access: http://it.science.cmu.ac.th/ejournal/dl.php?journal_id=5756; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/66801
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Moult of wing feathers in passerine birds occurs annually to maintain flight abilities. This process is costly due to the high energy requirements involved in the synthesis of new feathers. This study presents basic information about the moulting of primaries and secondaries in the adult Stripe-thro...