Original paper
Sex‐specific effects of wind on the flight decisions of a sexually dimorphic soaring bird
Abstract
In a highly dynamic airspace, flying animals are predicted to adjust foraging behaviour to variable wind conditions to minimize movement costs. Sexual size dimorphism is widespread in wild animal populations, and for large soaring birds which rely on favourable winds for energy‐efficient flight, differences in morphology, wing loading and associated flight capabilities may lead males and females to respond differently to wind. However, the...
Paper Details
Title
Sex‐specific effects of wind on the flight decisions of a sexually dimorphic soaring bird
Published Date
Jun 19, 2020
Journal
Volume
89
Issue
8
Pages
1811 - 1823