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Changes in Wind Pattern Alter Albatross Distribution and Life-History Traits
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Riding the Wind: Pelagic seabirds rely on wind to move between breeding and foraging areas, and albatrosses—which travel thousands of kilometers over sea—are well-known wind riders. Weimerskirch et al. (p. 211 ; see the cover) monitored foraging and reproduction in wandering albatrosses over 40 years and found that a change in wind patterns, probably induced by climate change, had a notable impact on important life history traits. Greater wind strength increased the rate of travel for the birds and shortened their foraging trips. These shorter trips improved breeding success and resulted in an increase in adult mass. Thus, over the past half-century, environmental changes have improved conditions for the albatross.
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- Authors
- Weimerskirch, H., Louzao, M., de Grissac, S., & Delord, K.
- Venue
- Science
- Published
- 2012-01-13
- Volume
- 335
- Issue
- 6065
- Pages
- 211-214
- ISSN
- 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
- 1095-9203
- OpenAlex
- W1996216733
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- 345
- References
- 22
- FWCI
- 24.77
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
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