Open AccessMethodological considerations for measuring glucocorticoid metabolites in feathers
Author(s) -
Sara A. Berk,
Julie R. McGettrick,
Warren K. Hansen,
Creagh W. Breuner
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/cow020
Subject(s) - feather , corticosterone , biology , glucocorticoid , zoology , ecology , hormone , endocrinology
Stress hormone metabolite levels in feathers represent an integrated picture of hormone physiology during feather growth. We address several current methodological issues and provide suggestions for future research.
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