The moult of the North American Tetraonidae (quails, partridges and grouse)

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Dwight, Jonathan Jr.

Source:

Auk, American Ornithologists' Union, Volume 17, p.34-51 (1900)

Call Number:

A00DWI01IDUS

Keywords:

Oreortyx pictus

Abstract:

In spite of all that has been written regarding the plumages of the Grouse and their allies variously known as the Quails, Partridges, Pheasants and Ptarmigans, there still is room for further discussion of the relations that exist between their plumages and their moults, from which standpoint little has hitherto been attempted. From the comparative study of moult in other groups of birds I am convinced that this is the proper point from which to view the subject in order to comprehend its full significance.