Morph Composition Matters in the Gouldian Finch (<i>Chloebia gouldiae</i>): Involvement of Red-Headed Birds Increases Vigilance

Animals invest in costly vigilance to detect threats. Joining groups reduces these costs, which can be further reduced in mixed-species assemblages. In colour-polymorphic species, morphs often experience different predation pressure and vary in a variety of traits. However, little is known about dif...

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Main Author: Claudia Mettke-Hofmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Birds
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6004/2/4/30