Variations in the Weight of Adrenal Gland of Indian Ring Dove Streptopelia Decaocto Frivaldszky

Abstract

The paper deals with the adrenal weights in relation to certain reproductive characteristic and body weights of the Indian Ring Dove, Streptopelia decaocto Frivaldszky. Doves were collected by shooting at monthly intervals for 12 months in Western Rajasthan. Mean monthly paired adrenal weights of adult female doves were heavier than those of adult mare except in the months of February to April. The difference was, however, significant (P < 0.01) during spring season in case of male, and in female during the rainy season (P < 0.05). The mean pared adrenal weight and body weight of doves show a similar trend of fluctuations.