To the Antarctic or Brazil for new feathers: Thin-billed prions select their moulting grounds individually
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have studied the migratory behavior of thin-billed prions and discovered that the animals spend their molting season in two areas that are at a considerable distance from each other. Thus, it would appear that some seabirds can be extremely flexible and change their habitat if required -- a vital adaptation to the unpredictable conditions found on the high seas.