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Plumage development and growth of young whooping cranes

Creator:

Stephenson, James Dale

Abstract:

Plumage development and growth were studied in young whooping cranes (Grus americana) from hatching until 450 days of age. The downy stage of the young cranes lasted about six weeks; the development of the juvenal plumage took until 100 days of age, and the molt to the adult or all...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis