How do colonial Eurasian Griffon Vultures prevent extra-pair mating?

In colonial breeding species, preventive measures to reduce the risks of extra-pair copulations (EPCs) should reflect the actual risk perceived by males (e.g., proximity of neighbors, intrusions into the nest) mainly during the fertile period. In colonial vultures, specific studies examining the pre...

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Main Authors: Joan Bertran, Francesc Xavier Macià, Antoni Margalida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-02-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1749.pdf