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Proximate and ultimate causes of intraspecific colour variation in an avian ring species

Reference	BBS/B/05168
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Andrew Bennett
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Mr Mathew Berg, Dr Katherine Buchanan
Institution	University of Bristol
Department	Biological Sciences
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	304,842
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/07/2004
End date	31/03/2008
Duration	45 months

Abstract

Exploiting a ring species with a highly variable colour phenotype, we aim to determine the covariation and coevolution of plumage colour and visual pigments, physiological stress, mate choice preferences, calls, and feather nanostructure. Using a neutral marker system already developed for the species, phylogeographic patterns and past population interactions will be inferred. We will also determine the condition-dependence of different plumage types in parrots - a poorly understood and novel colour signalling system. This interdisciplinary project will thus address both the proximate and ultimate causes of the colour variation, and the role of phenotypic plasticity in intraspecific variation and evolution.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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