List of issues > Series «Biology. Ecology». 2010. Vol. 3
Daily time end energy budget of pigeons in urban environments (for example Irkutsk city)
Author(s)
E. V. Potapova
Abstract
Daily activity of pigeons in Irkutsk city is determined by season, life period and weather conditions. The detected difference of 1,24–1,38 ВМ (basal metabolism units) in the cold period and up to 1,62–1,64 in the warm season is explained by spending of more energy on thermoregulation.
Keywords
Pigeons, activity, time budget, energy budget, period, energy expenses, awakening, feeding, flight, moult, nesting, roof, house
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