Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus Perform a Unique Loop Migration Over the Adriatic Sea

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

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RIV/62157124:16810/25:43882589

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://bioone.org/journals/ardeola/volume-72/issue-1/arla.72.1.2025.sc1/Central-European-Red-Kites-Milvus-milvus-Perform-a-Unique-Loop/10.13157/arla.72.1.2025.sc1.short" target="_blank" >https://bioone.org/journals/ardeola/volume-72/issue-1/arla.72.1.2025.sc1/Central-European-Red-Kites-Milvus-milvus-Perform-a-Unique-Loop/10.13157/arla.72.1.2025.sc1.short</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.13157/arla.72.1.2025.sc1" target="_blank" >10.13157/arla.72.1.2025.sc1</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus Perform a Unique Loop Migration Over the Adriatic Sea

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by several factors, including environmental conditions and individual preferences. We investigated the unique loop migration of Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus to and from their wintering grounds in Italy. Utilising telemetry data from nineteen tagged birds, we analysed migration routes and route consistency in relation to wind conditions. Our results revealed distinct patterns between autumn and spring migrations. During autumn, most birds chose a shorter route over the Adriatic Sea, facilitated by the katabatic Bora wind, while in spring, the majority chose a continental route along the east coast of Italy. Despite the fact that the risky sea-crossing offered a shortcut, migration duration remained similar, as some birds waited along the Croatian coast for supportive winds. Route choice showed high consistency, suggesting a fixed strategy influenced by experience and individual preference. Wind conditions played a crucial role, with the Bora wind facilitating autumn migrations but hindering spring crossings. Nevertheless, despite adverse conditions, some birds opted for sea crossings in spring, indicating flexibility in response to atmospheric conditions. Our findings underscore the ecological importance of coastal stopovers and over-sea passages for Red Kites and, potentially, other soaring raptors. Overall, our study provides useful insights into the intricate relationship between environmental factors and migration strategies.-Skrabal, J., Raab, R. &amp; Literak, I. (2025). Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus perform a unique loop migration over the Adriatic Sea.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus Perform a Unique Loop Migration Over the Adriatic Sea

Popis výsledku anglicky

Migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by several factors, including environmental conditions and individual preferences. We investigated the unique loop migration of Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus to and from their wintering grounds in Italy. Utilising telemetry data from nineteen tagged birds, we analysed migration routes and route consistency in relation to wind conditions. Our results revealed distinct patterns between autumn and spring migrations. During autumn, most birds chose a shorter route over the Adriatic Sea, facilitated by the katabatic Bora wind, while in spring, the majority chose a continental route along the east coast of Italy. Despite the fact that the risky sea-crossing offered a shortcut, migration duration remained similar, as some birds waited along the Croatian coast for supportive winds. Route choice showed high consistency, suggesting a fixed strategy influenced by experience and individual preference. Wind conditions played a crucial role, with the Bora wind facilitating autumn migrations but hindering spring crossings. Nevertheless, despite adverse conditions, some birds opted for sea crossings in spring, indicating flexibility in response to atmospheric conditions. Our findings underscore the ecological importance of coastal stopovers and over-sea passages for Red Kites and, potentially, other soaring raptors. Overall, our study provides useful insights into the intricate relationship between environmental factors and migration strategies.-Skrabal, J., Raab, R. &amp; Literak, I. (2025). Central-European Red Kites Milvus milvus perform a unique loop migration over the Adriatic Sea.

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J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10615 - Ornithology

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Ardeola-International Journal of Ornithology

ISSN

0570-7358

e-ISSN

2341-0825

Svazek periodika

72

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

1

Stát vydavatele periodika

ES - Španělské království

Počet stran výsledku

12

Strana od-do

81-92

Kód UT WoS článku

001405741700006

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

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