The role of invertebrates in the diet, growth and survival of Northern bobwhite, Colinus virginianus, chicks in the Southeastern United States

Invertebrates are the primary component in the diet of northern bobwhite, Colinus virginiamus, chicks during the first two weeks of life. Despite this, few studies have described the composition of invertebrates in the diet of wild chicks and none have examined their effects on chick-growth and surv...

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Main Author: Butler, David Anthony
Published: Liverpool John Moores University 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.494056