Movement and Distribution
Follow the journeys of birds across continents and oceans. This section covers the science of migration, including navigation, stopovers, flyways, and the physiological demands of long-distance travel. From seasonal shifts to daily movements, we explore how and why birds move, what influences their routes, and how tracking technologies are unveiling their remarkable journeys in greater detail than ever before.
Routing the Journey: Loop vs. Direct Migrations of East Asian Songbirds
Tracking ringed birds with miniature geolocators reveals distinctly different migration strategies: clockwise loop migrations in Narcissus Flycatchers and direct routes in Amur Stonechats – highlighting evolutionary, ecological, and conservation implications in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway.
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