Pterylography of Birds-of-Paradise and the Systematic Position of Macgregor's Bird-of-Paradise (Macgregoria pulchra)

The body pterylosis of the birds-of-paradise series is described, and Macgregoria, Lycocorax and Drepanornis are placed within the series. The flat-skin technique is employed.

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Published in:The Auk 1992-10, Vol.109 (4), p.923-928
Main Author: Clench, Mary H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal morphology
Animal wings
Aves
Biological and medical sciences
Bird nesting
Birds
Body size
Feathers
Forest habitats
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genera
Natural history
Ornithology
Short Communications and Commentaries
Skull
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:The body pterylosis of the birds-of-paradise series is described, and Macgregoria, Lycocorax and Drepanornis are placed within the series. The flat-skin technique is employed.
ISSN:0004-8038
1938-4254
2732-4613
DOI:10.2307/4088177