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Journal of African Ornithology
Volume 56, 1985 - Issue 1-3
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BREEDING CONDITION OF MALE RED BISHOPS UNDER ARTIFICIAL PHOTOPERIODS

Pages 74-78 | Received 01 Aug 1984, Published online: 19 Oct 2010

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