Activity Budgets of Summer Tanagers During Spring Migratory Stopover
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2004
Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract
We radio-tracked Summer Tanagers (Piranga rubra) at a Gulf coast stopover site to study en route activity budgets. Tanagers were inactive a majority of the time, with scanning, foraging, and preening being the next most commonly observed activities. When foraging, tanagers primarily used sallying to capture a variety of insect prey. Possible explanations for inactivity during stopover include the need for rest following prolonged flight, muscle repair, reduced digestive capacity, and the short distance remaining to the breeding grounds.
Publication Title
Wilson Bulletin
Volume
116
Issue
1
First Page
64
Last Page
68
Recommended Citation
Aborn, D. A.,
Moore, F. R.
(2004). Activity Budgets of Summer Tanagers During Spring Migratory Stopover. Wilson Bulletin, 116(1), 64-68.
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