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Spring migration frugivory may act as a quick nutrient uptake strategy for migrating passerines

Before embarking on a migratory flight, birds often exhibit extreme changes in their feeding behaviour and gut physiology, such as increased feeding, digestive organ remodelling, and shifts in diet. Many passerine species switch from insects to fruits during autumn migration,…

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Migratory passerines cope well with mild weather variability

Moderate weather conditions are not stressful for fit birds. Photo by Julia Slezacek

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Energy savings of formation flight in a migratory bird

Photo by Johannes Fritz

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Ghrelin modifies migratory behaviour in nature

Decision making in migration is influenced by gut hormones

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Read our article about bird migration in Der Standard

A look into the physiology of spring migration

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Show me how you sleep and I will tell you how much heat you lose

Heat loss during sleep in migratory warblers

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Out of Africa: who’s running ahead?

Changes in migration timing of birds depend on where they spend the winter

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MSc project in behavioural biology and migratory bird physiology

We are looking for a motivated Master/Diploma student who would like to gain experience and knowledge on migratory physiology and behavioural biology. The student will be based in the Fusani’s lab a highly vibrant and constantly expanding research environment. The…

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