Flight directions of passerine migrants in daylight and dark…

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  • OpenAlex ID W2154061699
  • Type Article
  • Language EN
  • Published 01 Jan 1972
  • Volume 262
  • Pages 129
  • Source NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)
  • Publisher NASA Headquarters
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Flight directions of passerine migrants in daylight and darkness: A radar and direct visual study

Article 1972 EN Green

The application of radar and visual techniques to determine the migratory habits of passerine birds during daylight and darkness is discussed. The effects of wind on the direction of migration are examined. Scatter diagrams of daytime and nocturnal migration track directions correlated with wind direction are presented. It is concluded that migratory birds will fly at altitudes where wind directio…

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