Seasonal Patterns of Fat Deposits in Relation to Migratory Strategy in Facultative Migrants

Seasonal Patterns of Fat Deposits in Relation to Migratory Strategy in Facultative Migrants

Physiological preparations for migration generally reflect migratory strategy. Migrant birds fuel long-distance flight primarily with lipids, but carrying excess fuel is costly; thus, the amount of fat deposited prior to departure often reflects the anticipated flight duration or distance between re...

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Main Authors: Jamie M. Cornelius, Thomas P. Hahn, Ashley R. Robart, Ben J. Vernasco, Dorothy L. Zahor, Kenneth J. Glynn, Corrie J. Navis, Heather E. Watts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
annual cycle
Cardeuline
facultative movement
migration
fattening
fueling
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2021.691808/full

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