Wandering albatrosses exert high take-off effort only when both wind and waves are gentle
L. Uesaka, Y. Goto, M. Naruoka, H. Weimerskirch, K. Sato, K. Q. Sakamoto
This study estimates wind and wave conditions experienced by wandering albatrosses using animal-borne sensors and finds that take-off effort is highest when both wind and waves are gentle.
bioRxiv · Mar 24, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition