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 […]

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