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PATTERNS OF FUEL USE AND STORAGE IN MIGRATING PASSERINES IN RELATION TO FRUIT RESOURCES AT AUTUMN STOPOVER SITES.

Authors :
Smith, Susan B.
McWilliams, Scott R.
Source :
Auk (University of California Press). Jan2010, Vol. 127 Issue 1, p108-118. 11p. 7 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses a study on fuel use and storage in passerine migration and its correlation to fruit resources at autumn stopover sites. The study procedure included the measurement of concentrations of uric acid, B-hydroxybutyrate, and triglyceride. The site differences in plasma metabolites is also noted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00048038
Volume :
127
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Auk (University of California Press)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48498369
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/auk.2009.09139