Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona
Journal of Raptor Research
By: D. H. Ellis, L.W. Oliphant, and J.K. Fackler
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Abstract
Herein, we report the first record of schizochromism in the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Our example is a nestling from southern Arizona. The lack of dark brown pigment in this bird made it closely resemble the blue-gray plumage of an adult. Near fledging time, the bird was eaten by its nestmates, so this article also documents cannibalism.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona |
| Series title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 200-202 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| First page | 200 |
| Last page | 202 |
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