Title: The Biology of Moult in Birds
Authors: Lukas Jenni (Swiss Ornithological Institute) and Raffael Winkler (Natural History Museum, Basel)
Publisher: Academic / Ornithological Publication
The Biology of Moult in Birds is a comprehensive, scientifically rigorous exploration of feather renewal and its profound implications for avian physiology, ecology, and migration. Authored by esteemed ornithologists Lukas Jenni and Raffael Winkler, this definitive text synthesizes extensive research on how birds manage the energetically demanding process of moult across various species and environments. It serves as an essential reference for ornithologists, ringers, evolutionary biologists, and wildlife researchers studying avian biology.
Key Topics Covered:
- Physiological Mechanisms of Feather Growth: Detailed examination of the structural development, cellular processes, and hormonal control governing avian feather replacement.
- Energetic Costs & Timing: Analysis of how birds balance the high nutritional and energetic demands of moult with breeding, migration, and seasonal survival.
- Moult Strategies & Plumage Sequences: Comprehensive categorization of different moult patterns, terminology, and age-related plumage variations across avian families.
- Ecological & Environmental Influences: Investigation into how food availability, photoperiod, latitude, and environmental stress shape the timing and duration of moult.
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