(1) Body-plumage of hens moulted at 11 degrees C was 25% heavier than of hens moulted at 29 degrees C. 3.
(2) Distinctive for its embroidered yellow plumage, the honeyeater is considered a “flagship” species: the most marketable of a group of endangered animals that share a habitat.
(3) For all loci the genotype suppressing colour was associated with less plumage deterioration, this being highly significant for loci C and S. 5.
(4) The plumage represented 5-8% of the total body weight, and its iron content oscillated between 152-163 p.p.m.
(5) Recent studies have employed the plumage carotenoids to test hypotheses of genetic divergence, to relate plumage color to environmental process, and to demonstrate the influence of synthetic changes on color.
(6) Afterward, as the ducks began to acquire adult feathers, short-chain wax esters composed of 2- and 4-monomethyl fatty acids began to appear with 2-methylhexanoyl and 4-methylhexanoyl as the major acyl components; esters of short-chain monomethyl fatty acids (less than or equal to C12) constituted 90% of the lipids when the ducks were 2 months old and had acquired adult plumage.
(7) Back in early 2013, shortly after Cruz’s arrival in the Senate, McCain had deemed him and colleagues with similarly flamboyant conservative plumage “wacko birds”.
(8) The negative influences comprise disorders in social behaviour, loss of typical plumage functions and disabilities of normal mobility, as well as genetic defects and pathogenic predispositions.
(9) An investigation was conducted among the progeny from crosses between Exchequer Leghorn and Ancona bantams into the relationship between two plumage phenotypes, pied and mottled, both of which are arrangements of non-pigmentation expressed on a background of eumelanin.
(10) The genetic basis for plumage color of the Blue Andalusian breed was studied.
(11) Data are presented on the genetics of the plumage color of the Villafranquina, a breed of Spanish chicken representing a black-tailed red type of the columbian restriction pattern.
(12) Groups of 3-5 homing pigeons individually recognizable by different colours of their plumage were followed by helicopter on their way home.
(13) Changes in testicular size and plumage molt were monitored at regular intervals during the 12-week period.
(14) Heart weights, plasma corticosterone levels, durations of tonic immobility (TI), and plumage conditions were compared for top and bottom birds in the dominance ranks.
(15) The greater part of these plumage modifications is generally of interest for exhibition poultry fancy.
(16) Modifications of the plumage and specific feather malformations, as developed during the domestication process of different poultry species are described.
(17) Mercury exposure in Western Europe is not excessive, as shown by the relatively low levels in the summer plumage.
(18) Growth rate, egg number, egg and adult body weight, plumage condition, food intake and efficiency of laying hens were compared in birds differing in plumage colour genotype at five loci (C, I, S, Ig, B).
(19) All birds on long days moulted into adult plumage, whereas those on short days retained juvenile plumage.
(20) Some birds lack colored spots and show pure white plumage.
Redbird
Definition:
(n.) The cardinal bird.
(n.) The summer redbird (Piranga rubra).
(n.) The scarlet tanager. See Tanager.
Example Sentences:
(1) Burnett, who faces Adam Wainwright in Game One, and that shark tank of a bullpen, are your team here, especially when you consider the Redbirds bats were somewhat cooler in the second half.
(2) Events went from bad to ridiculous for the Redbirds in the second inning, when Stephen Drew popped the ball up into the infield and catcher Yadier Molina and pitcher Adam Wainwright both moved towards the ball and then contrived to call each other off and watched the ball drop harmlessly between them.
(3) The St Louis Cardinals are just one win away from joining them and giving Albert Pujols the perfect stage for his Redbirds farewell - if this is to be his last season with his only career club.
(4) With the DH, the Redbirds get both Craig and Adams in the lineup, but in St Louis, all Craig can do is pinch-hit - same as Mike Napoli.
(5) How much are they paying to get in and watch their Redbirds?
(6) 1.38am BST Pedro Pedro Martinez likes the Cardinals, saying "Redbirds" in Spanish which really confused the TBS pre-game crew here Pedro was right in the first three games that I blogged - is four a charm?
(7) The Brooklyn Dodgers played the Redbirds in the very first playoff series (that wasn't a World Series) after the teams tied at the end of the year.
(8) So, how do the Dodgers get out from under the supernatural powers that have helped the Redbirds dominate NL baseball for a decent chunk of their over 100 year existence?
(9) The Curse of the Bambino still alive and well in 2004 when St Louis and Boston met again, but the Red Sox rolled over the Redbirds in a series sweep, propelling the Olde Towne Team into a new era.
(10) Maybe it's not so funny to Kernan, who cheered on his Redbirds during all three National League Championship Games at Dodger Stadium.
(11) Even on one leg he'll have the edge defensively for the Redbirds during games that Ortiz plays.
(12) Well, there's no doubt that's a tougher order than ousting the Reds, but many in Pittsburgh point to their beating the Redbirds in four of five games at PNC Park back in July as a point when Bucs fans started to believe this season was more about October and less about finishing .500.
(13) For instance, if you were at Foley's Bar in Manhattan enjoying a drink while watching the baseball playoffs, you were undoubtedly surrounded by an Alfred Hitchcock like swarming of birds fans, Redbirds that is.
(14) So we checked in with the those who left the Gateway to the West to get their take on the abuse, and to discover what the true values of real live Redbirds supporters really are.
(15) It will be a huge game for the Redbirds, and they may be without Carlos Beltran, who left with rib issues after an amazing second inning catch that robbed David Ortiz of a grand slam.
(16) There is no reason to believe that the Cards can't do the same to Texas, and thanks to a NL victory in the All-Star Game, (during which the MVP Prince Fielder homered by the way), the Redbirds will have a home field advantage.