Background:The White-browed Shortwing(Brachypteryx montana)is widespread from the central Himalayas to the southeast Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan,t
Introgression,the incorporation of genetic material from one(sub)species into the gene pool of another by means of hybridization and backcrossing,is a common ph
Background: Feathers are a defining feature of birds with multiple functions such as flight, insulation, protection against predation and signaling. Feathers ar
Background: The motivation of birds to proceed with migration is associated with both endogenous and exogenous factors. According to their migratory situation a