Homeward bound: canopy cover and species identity influence non-breeding season homing success and speed in forest birds

Abstract Background Efficient and safe movement is fundamental for wild birds to thrive in their environments. For arboreal forest animals, especially birds, canopy cover has a large impact on birds’ daily movements and is a crucial component of conservation strategies seeking to retain avian popula...

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Main Authors: Jin Bai, Chelsea A. Weitekamp, Kelly Frye, Kathryn E. Sieving
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Avian Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40657-021-00260-x