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Parameter values used to estimate moult duration and moult initiation dates for all ages and sexes combined.
| Parameter | Moult duration (mean μ ± SD σ) | Number of Individuals |
|---|---|---|
| τn; duration of moult stage n | ||
| τ1 | 10.2 ± 5.3 days | 70 |
| τ2 | 9.4 ± 4.0 days | 73 |
| τ3 | 9.6 ± 3.8 days | 50 |
| Τ; duration of entire moult | ||
| 29.2 ± 7.7 days | ||
| Δn; difference between first sighting at stage n and previous midpoint | ||
| Δ1 | 5.4 ± 3.9 days | 347 |
| Δ2 | 4.5 ± 2.9 days | 347 |
| Δ3 | 4.3 ± 2.9 days | 226 |
| Δ4 | 5.1 ± 3.7 days | 213 |
