[obol] Split the Kinglets?

[Larry Mcqueen]

Dennis,

 

We can't go that far, although I recognize your message is tongue-in-cheek.
Of course there is genetic difference, but even if there is foot color
difference between eastern and western r-c kinglets, which I don't think has
been established, it would be variation statistically showing favor toward
either dark or yellow, probably by region (or population).   It's my
impression that this variation carries across the country; that it's not so
discreet.  There might be more yellow-footed in the west, but this is my
speculation - I have no real data.  

 

Larry

 

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From: obol-bounces at lists.oregonstate.edu
[mailto:obol-bounces at lists.oregonstate.edu] On Behalf Of Dennis P. Vroman
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:56 AM
To: obol at lists.oregonstate.edu
Subject: [obol] Split the Kinglets?

 

Regarding the color of Ruby-crowned Kinglet feet...does it all indicate that
the eastern and western birds have differing DNA?  Should they be split and
renamed?  It appears they can be somewhat easily IDed by foot color.

 

Dennis

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