The role of thyroxine on the production of plumage in the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

Journal of Raptor Research

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 84-88

  Quinn Jr , Michael J ^a   French Jr , John B ^b   McNabb, F M Anne ^c   Ottinger, Mary Ann ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

^b PATUXENT WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

^c VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

American Kestrel; Falco sparverius; Feather; Molt; Plumage; Thyroxine

Indexed keywords

PLUMAGE;

FALCO SPARVERIUS;

EID: 19744364502     PISSN: 08921016     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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