Tag: Anas querquedula

Fuelling rates of garganey ( Anas querquedula) stagingin the Camargue, southern France, during spring migration

Garganey (Anas querquedula) Science Article 1 abstract Most species of long-distance migratory birds put on energy stores to fuel their travels. However, recent studies have highlighted the potential costs associated with carrying too much fuel, either through increased predation risk or decreased .ight e.ciency. Consequently, it is now widely accepted that migratory birds should carry […]