Photoperiod as a proximate factor in control of seasonality in the subtropical male Tree Sparrow, <it>Passer montanus</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most species of birds exhibit well-defined seasonality in their various physiological and behavioral functions like reproduction, molt, bill color etc. such that they occur at the most appropriate time of the year. Day length has bee...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
| Online Access: | http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/8/1/1 |