Aquatic insects linked to migratory bird breeding success
Monday, November 19, 2018 - 09:40
in Biology & Nature
A sharp decline in migratory bird populations has flummoxed ecologists trying to pinpoint the risks faced by these birds. New Cornell research points to a possible explanation for declines: the connection between aquatic insect prey and bird reproductive performance. Cornell ecologists found that aquatic insects, which are much richer in highly unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids […]