Search for dissertations about: "Caprimulgus"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the word Caprimulgus.

2. 1. Movement ecology of aerial insectivorous birds : Individual-based studies on swifts and nightjars

   Author : Gabriel Norevik; Evolutionär ekologi; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; swift; nightjar; Apus; Caprimulgus; tracking; archival tags; GPS; geolocation; multi-sensor logger; migration; continuous flight; route choice; altitude; lunar cycle; seasonality;

   Abstract : Many birds are predisposed to annually undertake movements over large temporal and spatial scales. They have an efficient flight machinery, demonstrate impressive capacities in storing and burning fuel, and they exhibit necessary orientation and navigational skills. READ MORE