A quantitative analysis of objective feather colour assessment: measurements in the lab are more reliable than in the field
Iker Vaquero-Alba, Andrew McGowan, Daniel Pincheira-Donoso, Matthew R. Evans, Sasha R.X. Dall
This study compares lab and field measurements of bird plumage coloration, finding higher reliability in lab measurements and moderate reliability in field measurements, with UV reflectance affecting results.
bioRxiv · Aug 13, 2014 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition