Falcons use wind assistance and remote islands to mitigate risk during ocean-crossings
M. T. C. Chen, Duarte S. Viana, Jordi Figuerola, Laura Gangoso, Wouter M. G. Vansteelant
This study examines how Eleonoras falcons adjust flight behavior during seasonal ocean crossings based on wind conditions and island usage.
bioRxiv · Aug 12, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition