Sex determination based on morphometric measurements in yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis) around Istanbul

Sex determination based on morphometric measurements in yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis) around Istanbul

Abstract Background Yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis), commonly found in Istanbul and their surroundings, have a monomorphic plumage, like other gull species. For this reason, sex determination cannot be made externally. In this study, a total of 60 adult Yellow-legged gulls, 33 males, and 27...

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Main Authors: Gülsün Pazvant, Nazan Gezer İnce, Ermiş Özkan, Ozan Gündemir, Kozet Avanus, Tomasz Szara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Zoology
Subjects:
Avian anatomy
Discriminant functions
Yellow-legged gull
Larus michahellis
Sexual dimorphism
Veterinary anatomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-022-00133-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-022-00133-w

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