| Abstract: | The effects of p,p?-DDE on the intensity of male Ringed Turtle Doves? courtship behavior were determined for dietary levels of 10 ppm and 50 ppm (dry weight). Pairs of doves were placed in cages for 12.5 min on 5 consecutive days for behavioral observation before dietary treatment and for periods 31-35 and 5963 days after initiation of the treated diet. Total amount of time spent displaying courtship behavior and bow-coo frequency were analyzed through video tape recording..... The 50.ppm diet caused a reduction in total courtship activity time and in bow-coo frequency for both posttreatment observation periods. The 10-ppm diet did not affect bow-coo frequency and total activity time at 31-35 days but did cause a significant reduction in courtship behavior during the 59-63.day observation period. The DDE residues found in the male Ringed Turtle Doves showing reduced courtship behavior were lower than residues found in many species of birds that have shown reproductive failures in the wild. |
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| Citation Author: | Haegele, M.A.; Hudson, R.H. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Wilson Bulletin |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Reduction in courtship behavior induced by DDE in male ringed turtle doves; 1977; Article; Journal; Wilson Bulletin; Haegele, M.A.; Hudson, R.H. |
| Citation Start Page: | 593 |
| Citation Volume: | 89 |
| Citation Year: | 1977 |
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| Text: | Reduction in courtship behavior induced by DDE in male ringed turtle doves; 1977; Article; Journal; Wilson Bulletin; Haegele, M.A.; Hudson, R.H. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/Wilson/v089n04/p0593-p0601.pdf |
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