Biometrics of Ruffs<i>Philomachus pugnax</i>migrating in spring through southern Belarus with special emphasis on the occurrence of ‘faeders’

Karlionova, Natalia; Pinchuk, Pavel; Meissner, Włodzimierz; Verkuil, Yvonne I.

doi:10.1080/03078698.2007.9674359

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“…Ruffs are an interesting case for studies of the relationship between phenotypic and genotypic variation in populations as they appear genetically variable (Segre et al, 1970) though geographically unstructured (Verkuil, 2010). Morphometric variation, however, indicates segregating selective pressures in areas within its vast migratory and breeding range (Karlionova et al, 2007). Sequence variation in the hypervariable CR has been shown to be informative in determining genetic population structure in shorebirds (Buehler and Baker, 2005;Buehler et al, 2006;Wenink et al, 1993Wenink et al, , 1994.…”

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A novel mitochondrial gene order in shorebirds (Scolopacidae, Charadriiformes)

Verkuil

Piersma

Baker

2010

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

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Although the mitochondrial genome in birds has highly conserved features, with protein genes similar to mammals and amphibians, several variations in gene order around the hypervariable control region have been found. Here we report a novel gene arrangement around the control region in shorebirds (Charadriiformes). In ruffs Philomachus pugnax, the mitochondrial genome between cytochrome b and 12SrRNA was over 1.5 kb longer than reported for other Charadriiformes and contained a duplication of the control region together with NADH dehydrogenase subunit 6 (ND6) and the adjacent transfer RNAs: tRNA(Pro) and tRNA(Glu). Sequence data from 68 individuals from several stopover and breeding populations show that the duplication is widespread in ruffs. Similar gene re-arrangements have been found independently in unrelated tube-nosed seabirds and spoonbills.

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A novel mitochondrial gene order in shorebirds (Scolopacidae, Charadriiformes)

Verkuil

Piersma

Baker

2010

Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution

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“…The legs are long and yellow-orange. Based on comparisons with C. fuscicollis and P. dominica, the bird measured approximately 190-230 mm, which is within the range of females or rare faeder males, which measure 200-250 mm (regular males measure 260-320 mm) (Karlionova et al, 2007;Hayman et al, 2011). This bird is also in definitive plumage, as inferred from the lack of a buff wash on the underparts and of buff fringes on scapulars, wing coverts and tertials (Hayman et al, 2011).…”

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Four decades after Belton: a review of records and evidences on the avifauna of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Franz

Agne

Bencke

et al. 2018

Iheringia, Sér. Zool.

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ABSTRACT. We present a new update of the list of birds of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, based on a thorough review of new records and evidences accumulated from February 2011 to July 2017. This is the fifth update since the first compilation based on a reasonably complete geographic coverage of the state, published by William Belton in 1978, and the second produced by a regional (informal) committee. It is also the first to widely use citizen science contributions available on shared portals and digital databases on the internet. Forty-three taxa were added, resulting in a final list with 704 species, 6.5% more than in the previous assessment in 2010. Two species were replaced due to taxonomic changes. Documentation for inclusions based on unpublished records is indicated or published here. We also updated the documentation of another 20 species previously included in the list. Inclusions represent mainly migrants recorded in the state as vagrants or irregular visitors (22), but also cases of recent range expansion (especially from the north) and previously overlooked resident or migratory taxa. The average rate of additions (over six species per year) was 30% higher than in the previous period and is expected to accelerate. The percentage of accepted species without documented records in the state decreased from 1.8% in 2010 to 0.7% in the current list. We attribute these results to a better spatial and temporal coverage of the state in recent years, mainly due to the increasing contribution of amateurs, who accounted for 60% of the new occurrences. In contrast, the percentage of species documented by museum specimens has decreased steadily over time (currently at 84%). Investment in scientific research and collection of voucher specimens in the state should keep pace with the growing interest birds arouse in society, due to the importance and usefulness of museum specimens.KEYWORDS. Avifauna, checklist, new occurrence, distribution, documentation.RESUMO. Quatro décadas após Belton: uma revisão de registros e evidências sobre a avifauna do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Apresentamos uma nova atualização da lista das aves do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, a partir da revisão de novos registros e evidências acumuladas no período de fevereiro/2011 a julho/2017. Esta é a quinta atualização desde a primeira compilação baseada em uma cobertura geográfica razoavelmente completa do estado, publicada por William Belton em 1978, e a segunda produzida por um comitê regional (informal). Também é a primeira a usar amplamente contribuições da ciência cidadã disponíveis em portais de compartilhamento e bases de dados digitais na internet. Foram adicionados 43 táxons, resultando em uma lista final com 704 espécies, 6,5% a mais do que na versão anterior (de 2010). Duas espécies foram substituídas devido a alterações taxonômicas. A documentação para as inclusões baseadas em registros não publicados é indicada ou apresentada aqui. Também atualizamos a documentação de outras 20 espécies previamente incluídas na lista. ...

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“…Females have wing lengths of 150 to 170 mm, and displaying males 180 to 200 mm or more (Glutz von Blotzheim 1975, Jukema et al 1995, 2001a, Jukema & Piersma 2006. Intermediate birds, with wing lengths between 170 and 180 mm and with female-like plumage characteristics, were assigned faeder status; molecular sexing of samples of such birds from the Dutch (n = 22) and Belarus (n = 5) migratory populations has confirmed them to be males (Jukema & Piersma 2004, Karlionova et al 2007). Molecular sexing of males and females outside the size range of faeders confirmed that wing length is a sufficient diagnostic to assign sex and male type (Jukema & Piersma 2006).…”

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“…Of the morphometrics routinely collected for Ruffs, only wing length shows complete discrete sexual dimorphism (Jukema et al 1995, 2001a, Karlionova et al 2007. Females have wing lengths of 150 to 170 mm, and displaying males 180 to 200 mm or more (Glutz von Blotzheim 1975, Jukema et al 1995, 2001a, Jukema & Piersma 2006.…”

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“…Males are not involved in brooding and parental care and leave the breeding areas before the females (Glutz von Blotzheim 1975, Hayman et al 1986, Hogan-Warburg 1966, Lank et al 1995, van Rhijn 1973. Females may take more easterly or inland migratory routes during northward migration (Jukema et al 2001a, Karlionova et al 2007, OAG Münster 1989a, 1989b, 1992, Wymenga 1999) and do not randomly mix with males at staging sites (Jukema et al 2001a, Verkuil & de Goeij 2003. The sexual segregation in wintering and staging sites suggests that females not only have different migration schedules, but also distinct habitat preferences (Verkuil & de Goeij 2003).…”

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