No support for solar radiation as a major evolutionary driver of malar stripes in falcons

The malar stripes of falcons (Falco spp.) are often hypothesised to function by reducing the amount of solar glare reflected into the falcon's eyes while hunting, thereby aiding foraging efficiency in bright conditions. This ‘solar glare hypothesis' is supported by intraspecific trends in...

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Main Authors: Michelle Vrettos, Chevonne Reynolds, Arjun Amar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Avian Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.03322
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