Novel methods reveal shifts in migration phenology of barn swallows in South Africa

Many migratory bird species, including the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), have advanced their arrival date at Northern Hemisphere breeding grounds, showing a clear biotic response to recent climate change. Earlier arrival helps maintain their synchrony with earlier springs, but little is known abou...

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Veröffentlicht in:Proceedings: Biological Sciences. - The Royal Society. - 279(2012), 1733, Seite 1485-1490
1. Verfasser: Altwegg, Res (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Broms, Kristin, Erni, Birgit, Barnard, Phoebe, Midgley, Guy F., Underhill, Les G.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Proceedings: Biological Sciences
Schlagworte:Arts Biological sciences Environmental studies Applied sciences Physical sciences Mathematics