Short- and long-distance avian migrants differ in exercise endurance but not aerobic capacity

Short- and long-distance avian migrants differ in exercise endurance but not aerobic capacity

Abstract Background Migratory birds differ markedly in their migration strategies, particularly those performing short- versus long-distance migrations. In preparation for migration, all birds undergo physiological and morphological modifications including enlargement of fat stores and pectoral musc...

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Main Authors: Steffen Hahn, Tamara Emmenegger, Sara Riello, Lorenzo Serra, Fernando Spina, William A. Buttemer, Silke Bauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Zoology
Subjects:
Metabolic rate
Aerobic scope
Migration strategy
Passerine
Haemoglobin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-022-00134-9

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