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Arena birds : sexual selection and behavior

by Paul A. Johnsgard

This study explores sexual selection and arena-breeding behaviour in birds, such as grouse and birds-of-paradise. It analyses how male dominance and female choice influence competitive mating displays and plumage within lek systems.

Accession 15753 ISBN 1560983159 Publisher Smithsonian Institution
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