Breeding biology and novel reproductive behaviour in the Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens)

Abstract Background The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) is endemic to Hainan Island, China, and is listed as vulnerable (VU) because its population size is steadily decreasing due to illegal hunting and habitat loss. Its breeding biology is poorly known. Methods This study was conducted in thr...

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Main Authors: Xiaodong Rao, Canchao Yang, Wei Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-12-01
Series:Avian Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-017-0091-4