Raptors bred in captivity: semen characteristics and assisted reproduction outcome in goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)

Three sexually mature goshawks reared in captivity and imprinted on humans to express reproductive behavior according to the cooperative method were studied for three consecutive breeding seasons to assess the quality of their sperm. The following parameters were analyzed: ejaculate volume and sperm...

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Main Authors: Anna Maria Fausto, Anna Rita Taddei, Federica Batocco, Maria Cristina Belardinelli, Marcella Carcupino, Achille Schiavone, Sergio Saia, Annelisse Castillo, Margherita Marzoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/15094.pdf