Crossing strategies of ecological barriers are affected by wing morphology and plumage colour in small migratory birds
Paul Dufour, Raphaël Nussbaumer, Martins Briedis, Pierrick Bocher, Greg Conway, Yannig Coulomb, Rose Delacroix, Thomas Dagonet, Christophe de Franceschi, Sophie de Grissac, Bastien Jeannin, Robin Monchatre, Fanny Rey, Stephan Tillo, Jocelyn Champagnon, , Frédéric Jiguet
The study examines how wing morphology and plumage color influence crossing strategies of ecological barriers in migratory birds, finding differences in flight altitude across barrier types and traits affecting flight behavior.
iScience · Dec 17, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology