Body condition of stranded Razorbills and Atlantic Puffins in the Western Mediterranean.

ABSTRACT: Annual mass migrations of seabirds between their breeding and wintering grounds are critical for ensuring their survival and reproductive success. It is essential to comprehend their physical condition in order to identify the causes of death and to facilitate conservation efforts. This study focuses on evaluating the age, body condition index, and metabolites in liver and muscle (triglycerides, glycerol, glycogen, cholesterol, lactate, and glucose) of stranded Razorbills (n = 84) and Atlantic puffins (n = 11). The study was conducted along the Andalusian coast of Spain during the winter season of 2022-2023. The study examined the body condition of stranded individuals and their metabolic state to determine potential factors that may have caused their deaths. The study found

SUBMITTER: Trapletti-Lanti Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11387722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature