Iris colour in passerine birds: why be bright-eyed?
An initial survey of iris coloration in passerine birds (Aves: Passeriformes) showed that a brightly pigmented iris is much more common in southern African and Australian birds than in those from Europe, temperate North America, and Venezuela. However, the only statistical correlation reflected the...
Main Authors: | Craig, A J F K, Hulley, P E |
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Format: | Others |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2004
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1011756 |
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