Wind, Waves, and Wing Loading: Morphological Specialization May Limit Range Expansion of Endangered Albatrosses
Work
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: Among the varied adaptations for avian flight, the morphological traits allowing large-bodied albatrosses to capitalize on wind and wave energy for efficient long-distance flight are unparalleled. Con... more
Source: PLoS ONE
Authors Robert M. Suryan, David J. Anderson, Scott A. Shaffer, Daniel D. Roby, Yann Tremblay +6 more
Institutions Oregon State University, Wake Forest University, University of California, Santa Cruz, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, University of Massachusetts Amherst +2 more
Cites: 31
Cited by: 104
Related to: 10
FWCI: 3.113
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 90.74
Topic: Avian ecology and behavior
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Sustainable Development Goal Life below water
Open Access status: gold
APC paid (est): $1,805