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October 1, 2022

Compensation for wind drift prevails for a shorebird on a long-distance, transoceanic flight

by Jennifer A. Linscott , Juan G. Navedo, Sarah J. Clements, Jason P. Loghry , Jorge Ruiz, Bart M. Ballard, Mitch D. Weegman and Nathan R. Senner.

Abstract Background Conditions encountered en route can dramatically impact the energy that migratory species spend on movement. Migratory birds often manage energetic costs by adjusting their behavior in relation to wind conditions as they fly. Wind-influenced behaviors can offer insight into the relative importance of risk and resistance during migration,…

• Avian

• Birds
• godwit
• Migratory Birds
• Shorebirds