Stopover Ecology of Passerine Birds on an Islet in the Bay of Biscay in Autumn Reveals a Pattern Similar to Their Use of Small Mediterranean Islands in Spring
Luis Betanzos-Lejarraga,
Ioar de Guzmán,
Raül Escandell
et al.
Abstract:SummaryDuring migration, landbirds normally need to stop-over in order to rest and/or acquire fuel stores that power their flight. Refuelling strategies become particularly evolutionarily relevant when birds must cross broad geographic barriers, where the chance to land and get food is nil, such as when crossing oceans. Our objective was to learn more about the use of the small islands located close to the mainland coast as stopover areas by small migratory birds that cross the Bay of Biscay. Using data collec… Show more
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