Jones, John Anthony http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2615-1248
Boersma, Jordan
Liu, Jiawen
Nason, Doka
Ketaloya, Serena
Karubian, Jordan
Article History
Received: 4 February 2022
Revised: 28 March 2022
Accepted: 31 March 2022
First Online: 7 April 2022
Declarations
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: Our study was carried out in strict accordance with the guidelines established by the Tulane University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (#0395R2) as well as in adherence to research permits from the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority of Papua New Guinea (#99902100765). All birds were captured, processed, exposed to one (or two) mirror assays, and then released in under one hour. We continuously monitored our mist-nets and removed birds immediately upon hitting the net. All individuals involved in the removal of birds from mist-nets were trained in the appropriate way to handle birds prior to their handling. All manipulated birds recaptured had marker residue cleaned with rubbing alcohol and feathers plucked to induce healthy molting of a normal shoulder patch. Through routine monitoring of the birds throughout the season, we confirmed that the plumage manipulation did not have any lasting effects (i.e., shoulders were visibly naturally white again a few weeks after treatment).
: The authors declare no competing interests.