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Breeding Biology of Cassin’s Finch, Carpodacus Cassinii

Abstract

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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.

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science (MS)
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Biology
Year
1969

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Erickson, F. John, Jr.
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Jared Verner
  • Glen W. Clark
  • Philip C. Dumas

Subjects

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Rights

Language dc:language
English

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1149
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:digitalcommons.cwu.edu:etd-2163

Chain of custody

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Central Washington University
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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Erickson, F. John, Jr.. Breeding Biology of Cassin’s Finch, Carpodacus Cassinii. 1969. https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1149