Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk

Songbirds initiate migratory flights synchronously relative to civil dusk

Abstract Background Each spring and fall billions of songbirds depart on nocturnal migrations across the globe. Theory suggests that songbirds should depart on migration shortly after sunset to maximize their potential for nightly flight duration or to time departure with the emergence of celestial...

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Main Authors: Nathan W. Cooper, Bryant C. Dossman, Lucas E. Berrigan, J. Morgan Brown, Alicia R. Brunner, Helen E. Chmura, Dominic A. Cormier, Camille Bégin-Marchand, Amanda D. Rodewald, Philip D. Taylor, Christopher M. Tonra, Junior A. Tremblay, Peter P. Marra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Movement Ecology
Subjects:
Biological timing
Celestial cues
Circadian rhythm
Civil dusk
Navigation
Nocturnal departure timing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-023-00382-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-023-00382-5

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