Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10970786 Animal Behaviour 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We studied food allocation according to nestling size and flange colour. ► We experimentally altered brood weight ratio and painted flanges black. ► Small, dull nestlings were most disadvantaged, suggesting additive effects. ► Dull nestlings could overcome their disadvantage when 20-40% larger. ► Intrabrood size differences probably drive parental feeding in many broods.
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