The first comprehensive review of all aspects of the biology of moult, drawing information from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passeri

A comprehensive examination of the molt processes (feather growth) of different species of birds, one of the most important and fundamental processes in the lif

Presents a summary of the plumage of birds, its structure, arrangement and functions and reviews the various types of moult patterns which are found and the way

Molt is an important avian life history event in which feathers are shed and replaced. The timing, duration, seasonality, extent and pattern of molt follows cer

The moult strategies of birds are not only of importance in their impact on a species' ecology and energetics, but as a valuable tool for anyone studying the mi