Seasonal Metabolic Acclimatization in Mountain Chickadees and Juniper Titmice

Mountain chickadees and juniper titmice from northern Utah were examined to determine metabolic and body‐composition characteristics associated with seasonal acclimatization. These species use behavioral adaptations and nocturnal hypothermia, which reduce energetic costs. These adjustments could red...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physiological and biochemical zoology 2002-07, Vol.75 (4), p.386-395
1. Verfasser:	Cooper, Sheldon J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acclimatization Air Animals Basal Metabolism Body Temperature Body Temperature Regulation Body Weight Cold Temperature Cold tolerance Energy Metabolism Hypothermia Marshes Plumage Seasons Songbirds Songbirds - physiology Species Specificity Summer Waterfowl Wild birds Winter
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