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Skewed sex ratios in Cooper's Hawk offspring

Authors :
Rosenfield, Robert N.
Bielefeldt, John
Vos, Susan M.
Source :
The Auk. Oct, 1996, Vol. 113 Issue 4, p957, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

The offspring sex ratios for Cooper's Hawk were determined at 372 nests throughout Wisconsin from 1980 to 1995. The results revealed no significant differences in sex ratios at fertilization and at the nestling stage. However, the males were significantly more numerous at both stages, indicating that sex ratios at the fertilization and nestling stages were skewed toward males.

Details

ISSN :
00048038
Volume :
113
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Auk
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.18912203