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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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6004/2/4/30 |