Publications

December 18, 2024

Migratory movements of bats are shaped by barrier effects, sex-biased timing and the adaptive use of winds

by Sander Lagerveld, Pepijn de Vries, Jane Harris, Sue Parsons, Elisabeth Debusschere, Ommo Hüppop, Vera Brust & Heiko Schmaljohann

Abstract Background Migratory bats perform seasonal movements between their summer and winter areas. When crossing ecological barriers, like the open sea, they are exposed to an increased mortality risk due to energetically demanding long-distance flights and unexpected inclement weather events. How such barriers affect bat migratory movements is still poorly…

• Avian

• bat
• bats
• Nathusius’ pipistrelle
• pipistrelle