Aberrations in plumage coloration in birds
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Guay, Patrick-Jean, Potvin, D and Robinson, Randall 
ORCID: 0000-0001-8425-0709
(2012)
Aberrations in plumage coloration in birds.
Australian Field Ornithology, 29 (1).
pp. 23-30.
ISSN 1448-0107
Abstract
Plumage aberrations are not uncommon in birds, but there is some confusion in the literature, especially in relation to albinos. Plumage aberrations in birds are better known in Europe and North America than in Australia, where, however, several reports have been published recently. In this paper, we review the various types and causes of plumage aberrations, focussing on those that arise from abnormal incorporation of pigments in growing feathers and thus result in aberrant coloration of the plumage.
| Item type | Article |
| URI | https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/22213 |
| Subjects | Historical > FOR Classification > 0608 Zoology Current > Division/Research > College of Science and Engineering Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > Institute for Sustainability and Innovation (ISI) |
| Keywords | ResPubID25766, colouration, colour changes, ornithology, feathers, Australian |
| Citations in Scopus | 34 - View on Scopus |
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