Sea crossings of migratory pink‐footed geese: seasonal effects of winds on flying and stopping behaviour

Migratory birds may need to cross barriers such as seas, without opportunities to rest or refuel. Waterbirds, unlike land birds, can stop at sea to rest or wait for better winds and thus may be less selective for supportive winds at departure and tolerate larger drift. However, pay‐offs of waiting a...

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Main Authors: Jan Geisler, Jesper Madsen, Bart A. Nolet, Kees H. T. Schreven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Avian Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.02985