Migratory movements of bats are shaped by barrier effects, sex-biased timing and the adaptive use of winds
Our study demonstrates that bat migratory movements are highly influenced by barrier effects, sex-biased timing of migration and the adaptive use of winds. The results of our study contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process and adaptations bats employ during their migration. Elucidating bat migration patterns will enable us to develop effective conservation measures, for example in relation to the development and operation of coastal and offshore wind farms.
Authors
- Jane Harris
- Ommo Hüppop (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7048-3747)
- Heiko Schmaljohann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0886-4319)
- Vera Brust (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4128-4495)
- P. de Vries (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7961-6646)
- Elisabeth Debusschere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5595-0295)
- Sander Lagerveld (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1291-4021)
- S.R. Parsons
Institutions
- Flanders Marine Institute (BE)
- Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (DE)
- Institute of Avian Research (DE)
- Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Movement Ecology
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-024-00520-7
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.20
Funders
- Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- Bundesamt für Naturschutz
- Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
- Nature
- Wageningen University and Research