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In Scoresbyland, northeast Greenland, the duration of Snow Bunting moult was estimated to be about 28 days, and the whole population may complete moult over a period of 48 days. Farther north the change may be even more rapid, birds being rendered flightless for a time.
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Green et al. (1975) studied this question.
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