Grooming time parallels molt intensity in wild‐caught feral rock pigeons
Feathers are critical for locomotion, communication, thermoregulation, waterproofing, and protection from UV radiation. To maintain these functions, birds care for their feathers by grooming, which consists of preening with the bill and scratching with the feet. Grooming cleans and arranges feathers...
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| Format: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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Wiley
2025-07-01
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| Col·lecció: | Journal of Avian Biology |
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| Accés en línia: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jav.03489 |
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