Development of endothermy in nestling bank swallows (Riparia riparia)

Body temperature (Tb) measurements after exposure to air temperatures (T<sub>a</sub>) of 20 C or 27 C for 2 h in conjunction with metabolism measurements were used to describe the timing of and basis for developing temperature regulation in nestling swallows. As growth proceeds from hatc...

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