Do migrant and resident species differ in the timing of increases in reproductive and thyroid hormone secretion and body mass? A case study in the comparison of pre-breeding physiological rhythms in the Eurasian Skylark and Asian Short-toed Lark

Do migrant and resident species differ in the timing of increases in reproductive and thyroid hormone secretion and body mass? A case study in the comparison of pre-breeding physiological rhythms in the Eurasian Skylark and Asian Short-toed Lark

Abstract Background Physiological preparation for reproduction in small passerines involves the increased secretion of reproductive hormones, elevation of the metabolic rate and energy storage, all of which are essential for reproduction. However, it is unclear whether the timing of the physiologica...

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Main Authors: Lidan Zhao, Lijun Gao, Wenyu Yang, Xianglong Xu, Weiwei Wang, Wei Liang, Shuping Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-04-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Alauda arvensis
Calandrella cheleensis
Pre-breeding
Physiological preparation
Migratory birds
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-017-0068-3

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