The aim of this research was to test the CHD gene (C hromo H elicase DNA‐binding gene)
as a universal molecular marker for sexing birds of relatively distant species. The CHD gene …

Bird sex chromosomes play a unique role in sex-determination, and affect the sexual
morphology and behavior of bird species. Core waterbirds, a major clade of birds, share the …

The use of direct PCR has been pioneered over the last decade for DNA analysis of
biological specimens of distinct origins. The information on how longer these specimens can …

Knowing the correct sex of individuals is essential both for research in evolutionary ecology
and for practical conservation. Recent molecular advances have produced cheap, quick and …

Simple Summary This study assessed the adult sex ratio and sexual dimorphism in body
size in the vulnerable La Selle Thrush, Turdus swalesi, over a 26-month period, in Haiti. We …

The amplification of the highly conserved chromo‐helicase‐DNA binding region found in
both the Z and W chromosome was evaluated with three sets of primers (P8/P2 …

Many birds undertake long migrations when they are only a few months of age. Although
they are typically of adult body size, their performance, and survival are often poor compared …

Abstract Background Yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis), commonly found in Istanbul
and their surroundings, have a monomorphic plumage, like other gull species. For this …

Although the collection of air-dried blood samples on filter paper has been used for field
work as a routine, it has required the use of special and expensive types of paper. In the …

Morphological measurements and blood samples were taken from 154 Lesser Flamingos
Phoenicopterus minor, including adults (> 3 years old), immature sub-adults (2–3 years old) …