[HTML][HTML] Egg-laying substrate selection for optimal camouflage by quail
Camouflage is conferred by background matching and disruption, which are both affected by
microhabitat [1]. However, microhabitat selection that enhances camouflage has only been …
microhabitat [1]. However, microhabitat selection that enhances camouflage has only been …
The most perfect thing: the inside and outside of a bird's egg
TR Birkhead - 2016 - CSIRO Publishing
Bird eggs are amazing biological structures. For some, they are religiously revered as
symbols of fertility and birth; for most, they are simply regarded as breakfast. However, eggs …
symbols of fertility and birth; for most, they are simply regarded as breakfast. However, eggs …
How much calcium to shell out? Eggshell calcium carbonate content is greater in birds with thinner shells, larger clutches and longer lifespans
SC McClelland, P Cassey, G Maurer… - Journal of the …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The avian eggshell is a bio-ceramic structure that protects the embryo. It is composed almost
entirely of calcium carbonate and a small amount of organic material. An optimal amount of …
entirely of calcium carbonate and a small amount of organic material. An optimal amount of …
Shedding light on bird egg color: pigment as parasol and the dark car effect
The vibrant colors of many birds' eggs, particularly those that are blue to blue-green, are
extraordinary in that they are striking traits present in hundreds of species that have …
extraordinary in that they are striking traits present in hundreds of species that have …
Not so colourful after all: eggshell pigments constrain avian eggshell colour space
Birds' eggshells are renowned for their striking colours and varied patterns. Although often
considered exceptionally diverse, we report that avian eggshell coloration, sampled here …
considered exceptionally diverse, we report that avian eggshell coloration, sampled here …
Advanced methods for studying pigments and coloration using avian specimens 1, 2
Advanced analyses of feathers, eggs, and other colorful tissues in ornithology collections
are revealing fresh insights into the life histories of birds. Here, we describe the methods …
are revealing fresh insights into the life histories of birds. Here, we describe the methods …
Analysing avian eggshell pigments with Raman spectroscopy
Avian eggshells are variable in appearance, including coloration. Here, we demonstrate that
Raman spectroscopy can provide accurate diagnostic information about major eggshell …
Raman spectroscopy can provide accurate diagnostic information about major eggshell …
Avian eggshell pigments are not consistently correlated with colour measurements or egg constituents in two Turdus thrushes
The colourful appearance of avian eggshells is a prominent aspect of maternal reproductive
effort in birds. Some differences in eggshell coloration have been reported to co‐vary with …
effort in birds. Some differences in eggshell coloration have been reported to co‐vary with …
A review of the relationship between eggshell colour and water vapour conductance
DC Deeming - Avian Biology Research, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
This review brings together the available literature that examines the effect of variations in
pigmentation on the water vapour conductance of avian eggshells. Pheasant and Houbara …
pigmentation on the water vapour conductance of avian eggshells. Pheasant and Houbara …
Experimentally impaired female condition does not affect biliverdin‐based egg colour
It has been proposed that blue‐green egg coloration is a condition‐dependent female
sexual trait that may modify paternal care in a post‐mating sexual selection scenario. This …
sexual trait that may modify paternal care in a post‐mating sexual selection scenario. This …