Eggshell Thickness in 5 Songbird Species
January 26, 2024
Eggshell thickness was measured at the egg equator and sharp pole for 5 songbird species. Each egg has thickness measurements at two locations on the egg and the corresponding egg length, egg width, egg volume, relative incubation age, egg identification, and nest identification.
These data support the following publication:
Schacter, C.R., Peterson, S.H., Hartman, C.A., Herzog, M.P., and Ackerman, J.T., 2024. Eggshell thickness and egg morphometrics in five songbird species from the Central Valley, California. Journal of Field Ornithology, 95(1), p.3. https://doi.org/10.5751/JFO-00410-950103.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Title | Eggshell Thickness in 5 Songbird Species |
| DOI | 10.5066/P9GL21VQ |
| Authors | Sarah E H Peterson, Josh T Ackerman |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Western Ecological Research Center - Headquarters |
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