Iridescent coloration of Tree Swallows relates to environmental metal pollution
Ornamental coloration in birds has been identified as a powerful, noninvasive tool for identifying exposure to metal pollution. Despite this potential, few studies have examined the effects of metals on iridescent coloration or assessed related impacts on bird fitness. Iridescent coloration is likel...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Resilience Alliance
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Avian Conservation and Ecology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ace-eco.org/vol14/iss2/art7/ |