Plumage ornamentation in birds serves critical inter- and intra-sexual signaling functions. While carotenoid-based plumage colouration is often viewed as a classic condition dependent sexually selecte
Avian feathers are remarkably diverse in both form and function. Coloration is among the most studied features of feathers, but we know relatively little about melanin-based black coloration. Despite
Avian feathers are remarkably diverse in both form and function. Coloration is among the most studied features of feathers, but we know relatively little about melanin-based black coloration. Despit
SE across individuals of MS Hue in Oriolus males for the 13 plumage patches (see the accompanying publication for the codes). This is a csv file with comma as delimiter.
