Summary
Eggs of the Cory's ShearwaterCalonectris diomedea borealis of Selvagem Grande (Madeira, 30°09′N, 15°52′W), show high variability in size and shape between females, while for each individual both are correlated over two seasons. During the first breeding years, females lay larger and more rounded eggs as their experience (number of years since first breeding) increases. Age (number of years since birth) probably has an effect on egg size but adult size has none. No important differences between the two years of study has been observed and no inter-colony variation is apparent. Finally, breeding success is directly linked to egg size but not to egg shape.
Zusammenfassung
Die Größe und Form der Eier des GelbschnabelsturmtauchersCalonectris diomedea borealis von Selvagem Grande (30°09′N, 15°52′W) variieren zwischen verschiedenen Weibchen erheblich, die einzelnen Weibchen legen jedoch in Folgejahren gleich große Eier. Erfahrenere Weibchen legen größere und rundere Eier. Ältere Weibchen legen größere Eier. Das Alter hat keinen Einfluß auf die Eigröße. Zwischen den beiden Untersuchungsjahren (1996 und 1997) gab es keine Unterschiede, auch nicht zwischen verschiedenen Kolonien. Bruterfolg und Eigröße waren positiv korreliert.
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Mougin, JL. Factors affecting egg dimensions and breeding success in the Cory's Shearwater(Calonectris diomedea) of Selvagem Grande. J Ornithol 139, 179–184 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01651227
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