Abstract
Migration is a key life cycle stage in nearly 2000 species of birds and is a greatly appreciated phenomenon in both cultural and academic arenas. Despite a long research tradition concerning many aspects of migration, investigations of hormonal contributions to migratory physiology and behavior are more limited and represent a comparatively young research field. We review advances in our understanding of the hormonal mechanisms of migration with particular emphasis on the sub-stages of the migration life history: development, departure, flight and arrival. These sub-stages vary widely in their behavioral, ecological and physiological contexts and, as such, should be given appropriate individual consideration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-60 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | General and Comparative Endocrinology |
Volume | 190 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 5 2012 |
Keywords
- Corticosterone
- Fat
- Hyperphagia
- Leptin
- Neuropeptide Y
- Zugunruhe