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XXXVI.—Some Remarks on Non‐breeding in the Arctic, especially in North‐east Greenland
Author(s) -
Bird C. G.,
Bird E. G.
Publication year - 1940
Publication title -
ibis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.933
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1474-919X
pISSN - 0019-1019
DOI - 10.1111/j.1474-919x.1940.tb01680.x
Subject(s) - snow , arctic , tern , geography , physical geography , ecology , fishery , biology , meteorology
Summary1 The non‐breeding of migratory and non‐migratory birds caused by different factors. 2 The correlation between the numbers of lemming and the breeding of the Long‐tailed Skua, Greenland Falcon, and Snowy Owl. 3 The effect of snowfall on ice conditions, with the consequent effect on food‐supply and the availability of the nesting sites of the Arctic Tern and Sabine's Gull. 4 The effect of snowfall on the distribution of the Rock‐Ptarmigan and its food supply. 5 Weather conditions affecting courtship displays, etc. 6 The light factor is discussed in different aspects.