Spring migration duration exceeds that of autumn migration in Far East Asian Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons)

Spring migration duration exceeds that of autumn migration in Far East Asian Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons)

Abstract Background Migration theory suggests, and some empirical studies show, that in order to compete for the best breeding sites and increase reproductive success, long-distance avian migrants tend to adopt a time minimization strategy during spring migration, resulting in shorter duration sprin...

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Main Authors: Xueqin Deng, Qingshan Zhao, Lei Fang, Zhenggang Xu, Xin Wang, Haoren He, Lei Cao, Anthony David Fox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-05-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Greater White-fronted Goose
GPS/GSM tracking
Migration
Spring staging
Stopover duration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-019-0157-6

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