Vocabulary WE
Inner layer of down feathers and outer layer which covers the body
What is Body Plumage?
Very bright and distinct colored patch on the outside of the secondaries
What is Speculum?
Both sexes appear similar
What is Sexual Monomorphism?
Clutch or young after being hatched
What is a Brood?
Process of planning, implementation and evaluation; results of evaluation are used in future plans and implementation
What is Adaptive Resource Management?
Chicks born fully developed with down feathers, open eyes and the ability to leave the nest within 24 to 36 hours
What is precocial?
Birds associated with wetlands or relying heavily on aquatic habits
What is waterfowl?
Comb-like structures which resemble teeth
What sre Lamellae?
Adaptation to allow birds to take advantage of seasonally abundant food by traveling to areas
What is Migration?
harvesting wildlife to the point which exceeds reproduction and causes population declines
What is Over-Exploitation?
Mating relationships between two individuals of the same species
What is Pair Bond?
Periodic loss of feathers so new ones can replace the old
What is molting?
Number of eggs laid in a nest at one time
What is Clutch Size?
Physical appearance between male and females are different
What is Sexual Dimorphism?
Management of wildlife resources to sustain populations
What is Wildlife Conservation?
Pursuit of free-ranging wild game which does not give the hunter an unfair advantage over the animal
What is Fair Chase?