Migration Strategies of Birds of Prey in Western Palearctic

Migration Strategies of Birds of Prey in Western Palearctic
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1138495727 | 321 Pages | PDF (True) | 191 MB
Given their roles in the ecosystem, raptors are widely considered the flagship or umbrella species among birds. Most species undertake a seasonal journey that is impressive because of the length, and the imposing natural barriers such as deserts and seas that they fly over. The migration of birds of prey has unique characteristics in the animal world because of their morphology and flight style. The flying path of Afro-Palearctic migrants between breeding and wintering grounds is determined by several factors such as morphology of the birds, geography, behavioural adaptations.