Sentences with phrase «distance migratory birds»

Butler, C. J., 2003: The disproportionate effect of global warming on the arrival dates of short ‐ distance migratory birds in North America.

The disproportionate effect of global warming on the arrival dates of short ‐ distance migratory birds in North America

This study showed that in fact many European migratory birds do indeed advance the timing of their spring migration in response to climate change [so another study in favour of climate (temperature) over circadian rhythm for migration timing] and that it may actually be the long - distance migratory birds that show better adaption:

Other long - distance migratory birds with population declines are the spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) and the common redshank (Tringa tetanus) a wader that breeds along intertidal habitats in northern Europe, and that splits in subpopulations during winter months, some birds staying in Europe, others flying to Africa.

They found a total of 23 plant fragments that were trapped in the feathers of long - distance migratory birds about to leave for South America.

Not exact matches

Bird conservationists pointed to the virus's apparent failure to turn up in India as an indication that it is not carried long distances by migratory birds.

There is no highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 in the United States and very little chance that migratory birds can spread it over such long distances.

Migratory birds bring benefits to so many different places; over the course of 15 years, a small shorebird like the red knot (Calidris canutus) flies nearly 280,000 miles — or the distance to the moon and partway back!

Some studies show that birds that winter in Africa are most vulnerable, others state shorter - distance European migratory birds are most affected.