Lack of genetic structure in greylag goose (Anser anser) populations along the European Atlantic flyway

Greylag goose populations are steadily increasing in north-western Europe. Although individuals breeding in the Netherlands have been considered mainly sedentary birds, those from Scandinavia or northern Germany fly towards their winter quarters, namely over France as far as Spain. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Irene Pellegrino, Marco Cucco, Arne Follestad, Mathieu Boos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1161.pdf