Size, shape and sex differences in three subspecies of Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa

Capsule: Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa show sexual size dimorphism and size differences between the subspecies. The shape varies slightly between the subspecies, but not between the sexes.Aims: To investigate whether and how the three subspecies of Black-tailed Godwits, and the sexes of these subspecies, differ in size and shape.Methods: We collected body dimensions (lengths of the bill, total head, tarsus, tarsus-toe and wing) of adult...