Study finds little auks exhibit nocturnal activity under Arctic summer's continuous daylight.

A study led by Hokkaido University and Aarhus University reveals that little auks, the most abundant seabirds in the North Atlantic, exhibit nocturnal activities under the continuous daylight of the Arctic summer. Acoustic recordings and imaging technologies in Northwest Greenland uncovered a surge in vocalization and activity during nighttime. The findings provide valuable insights into avian behavior in continuous daylight environments.

March 15, 2024
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