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Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) Plumage as an Indicator for Infection: the Relationship between Haemosporidia Infection and Breast Feather Reflectance in a Neotropical Migrant Passerine
Yellow avian plumage is a direct result of carotenoid pigments obtained in a bird’s diet and may act as an indicator for individual health, parasite resistance, and status. This study describes breast feather reflectance of adult Prothonotary Warblers (Protonotaria citrea) (n=169), insectivorous …