The ecological significance of clutch size in the South African gannet (Sulacapensis (Lichtenstein))

Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 17
Published: Feb 1, 1974
Abstract
Lack (1954) suggests that clutch size in birds is regulated to enable the maximum possible number of chicks to survive to breeding age. In the South African gannet, Sula (bassana) capensis (Lichtenstein), the most dangerous phase of the life history is soon after birds fledge (leave the nesting area). These birds have to learn to fly and fish, apparently without aid from adults. Possibly because of this a high percentage die during the first few...
Paper Details
Title
The ecological significance of clutch size in the South African gannet (Sulacapensis (Lichtenstein))
Published Date
Feb 1, 1974
Volume
43
Issue
1
Pages
1 - 17
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