Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona
Journal of Raptor Research
By: D. H. Ellis, L.W. Oliphant, and J.K. Fackler
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Abstract
Herein, we report the first record of schizochromism in the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Our example is a nestling from southern Arizona. The lack of dark brown pigment in this bird made it closely resemble the blue-gray plumage of an adult. Near fledging time, the bird was eaten by its nestmates, so this article also documents cannibalism.
Suggested Citation
Ellis, D.H., Oliphant, L., Fackler, J., 2002, Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 36, no. 3, p. 200-202.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona |
| Series title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 200-202 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| First page | 200 |
| Last page | 202 |