Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10970812 Animal Behaviour 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We experimentally manipulated plumage reflectance of juvenile Florida scrub-jays. ► We compared dominance before and after plumage manipulation. ► We found that reducing plumage reflectance caused a reduction in dominance. ► We conclude that plumage reflectance signals status in juvenile Florida scrub-jays.
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