Moving polewards in winter: a recent change in the migratory strategy of a pelagic seabird?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During the non-breeding period, many birds migrate to milder areas, found closer to the equator than their breeding sites. Opposite movements are very rare. In the Southern Ocean, the abundance of <sup>13</sup>C declines...

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Main Authors: Adams Mark, McGill Rona AR, Masello Juan F, Quillfeldt Petra, Furness Robert W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Online Access:http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/7/1/15