Weather conditions and fat accumulation dynamics in pre-migratory roosting Barn Swallows Hirundo rustica

Journal of Avian Biology

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 338-344

  Pilastro, Andrea ^a   Magnani, Ariele ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA   (Italy)

^b NONE   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BARA SWALLOW; FAT ACCUMULATION; ROOSTING; WEATHER;

ITALY;

HIRUNDINIDAE; HIRUNDO RUSTICA;

EID: 0030680944     PISSN: 09088857     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/3676948     Document Type: Article

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