Cold spell en route delays spring arrival and decreases apparent survival in a long-distance migratory songbird

Cold spell en route delays spring arrival and decreases apparent survival in a long-distance migratory songbird

Abstract Background Adjusting the timing of annual events to gradual changes in environmental conditions is necessary for population viability. However, adaptations to weather extremes are poorly documented in migratory species. Due to their vast seasonal movements, long-distance migrants face uniqu...

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Main Authors: Martins Briedis, Steffen Hahn, Peter Adamík
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Subjects:
Circannual rhythm
Climate change
Geolocator
Long-distance migrant
Phenology
Weather extremes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-017-0121-4

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