DNA Fingerprinting Reveals Polygyny in the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

Tella et al report a case in lesser kestrels where two females laid eggs in the same nest. DNA-fingerprinting analysis showed that the attending male fathered all but four nestlings.

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Published in:The Auk 1996-01, Vol.113 (1), p.262-265
Main Authors: Tella, José L., Negro, Juan J., Morris Villarroel, Kuhnlein, Urs, Hiraldo, Fernando, Donázar, José A., Bird, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal reproduction
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Animals
Autoecology
Aves
Biological and medical sciences
Bird nesting
Birds
Birds of prey
Breeding
Brood parasitism
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
DNA fingerprinting
DNA fingerprints
Eggs
Falco naumanni
Female animals
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Male animals
Mating behavior
Ornithology
Short Communications and Commentaries
Vertebrata
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Summary:Tella et al report a case in lesser kestrels where two females laid eggs in the same nest. DNA-fingerprinting analysis showed that the attending male fathered all but four nestlings.
ISSN:0004-8038
1938-4254
2732-4613
DOI:10.2307/4088962