Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
1969
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Jared Verner
Second Committee Member
Glen W. Clark
Third Committee Member
Philip C. Dumas
Abstract
The present study was undertaken in an effort to increase our understanding of this species' life history, with special reference to the functional significance of delayed plumage development in males. Field studies were conducted throughout the breeding season, and efforts were made to determine whether or not sub-adult males were successful in acquiring mates. In conjunction with consideration of the function of delayed plumage development in males of this species, a general review of this phenomenon has been undertaken in the order Passeriformes.
Recommended Citation
Erickson, F. John Jr., "Breeding Biology of Cassin’s Finch, Carpodacus Cassinii" (1969). All Master's Theses. 1149.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1149
Language
English