A symbol for individuals not adult males
The present biological symbols ♂ and ♀ indicate the two sexes, male and female. The suggested introduction of a third symbol {Brit. Birds 71: 544-545) seems strangely illogical. If the sex is not known, then the absence of a sex symbol would be more appropriate. The question of recording 'autumn' birds is really an issue of plu
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