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Atmospheric Structure and Avian Migration

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Current Ornithology

Part of the book series: Current Ornithology ((CUOR,volume 6))

Abstract

Why do some birds migrate during daytime and others at night? Why do some fly at high altitudes and others at lower altitudes? Whereas no comprehensive explanation of the diel schedule and altitude of migration has been proposed, several hypotheses have been advanced to explain nocturnal migration. These hypotheses focus on the need to forage during daylight (Brewster, 1886; Palmgren, 1949; Dorst, 1962), on predator avoidance (Lincoln, 1952), and on avoidance of atmospheric turbulence (Nisbet, 1955; Raynor, 1956; Bellrose, 1967). In addition, some authorities have suggested that the daily timing of migration is related to dietary habits or mode of migratory flight (Dorst, 1962; Baker, 1978). We argue that the diel schedule and altitude of bird migration have evolved in response to predictable variations in the structure of the atmosphere during its daily cycle.

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    Frank R. Moore

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Kerlinger, P., Moore, F.R. (1989). Atmospheric Structure and Avian Migration. In: Power, D.M. (eds) Current Ornithology. Current Ornithology, vol 6. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9918-7_3

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