Seasonal variation in great tit (Parus major) energy requirements: reallocation versus increased demand
C. Pacioni, M. Sentis, C. Hambly, J. Speakman, A. Kerimov, A. Bushuev, L. Lens, D. Strubbe
This study examines energy requirements in great tits during winter and breeding seasons, finding no substantial difference in energy expenditure, supporting the reallocation hypothesis.
bioRxiv · Apr 1, 2023Ecology