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Observations on the wing moult of Le Vaillant's CisticolaCisticola tinniens in South Africa indicate that the remiges are replaced once a year only, during the post-nuptial moult.
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Craig, A. Zur Mauser der Handschwingen beiCisticola tinniens . J Ornithol 121, 407–408 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01643337
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