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Seasonal Use of Torpor by Free-Ranging Australian Owlet-Nightjars (Aegotheles cristatus).

Authors :
Brigham, R. Mark
Kortner, Gerhard
Maddocks, Tracy A.
Geiser, Fritz
Source :
Physiological & Biochemical Zoology. Sep/Oct2000, Vol. 73 Issue 5, p613. 8p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses a study which assessed the use of torpor by free-ranging Australian owlet-nightjars. Period of the year when torpor bouts occurred; Lowest skin temperature recorded for any bird that entered torpor; Duration of torpor bouts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15222152
Volume :
73
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physiological & Biochemical Zoology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4441376
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/317755