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FUEL SUPPLY AND METABOLIC CONSTRAINTS IN MIGRATING BIRDS

L. Jenni, S. Jenni-Eiermann

1998.12.1JOURNAL OF AVIAN BIOLOGY

DOI: 10.2307/3677171

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The optimal amount and proportions of fat and protein stored and functional organ sizes are expected to depend on the migration strategy, particularly on the duration of non-stop flights and the risk of dehydration.

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JENNI, L.; JENNI-EIERMANN, S. FUEL SUPPLY AND METABOLIC CONSTRAINTS IN MIGRATING BIRDS. JOURNAL OF AVIAN BIOLOGY, 1998, 29: 521–528.