Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea
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Resumo: | It has long been known that birds change their behaviour, reproductive performance and survival as they mature, including in the first few years after recruitment into the breeding population. However, and contrasting with the description of patterns of actuarial and reproductive senescence in later years, there are surprisingly few studies documenting changes in behaviour in old individuals. Such studies are important, as birds provide particularly interesting models for studying the biology of senescence. It has been suggested that, unlike mammals, birds may remain physically fit until an advanced age, yet this has limited empirical support. In this paper, we used activity (immersion) loggers to show that old (>26 years) Cory’s Shearwaters Calonectris diomedea are less active when foraging at sea, spend more time resting on the water and have a smaller number of take-offs and landings during darkness, when compared to experienced mid-aged individuals (13–20 years old). Old individuals also tended to have reduced immune response against an experimental challenge using phytohaemagglutinin. These results are in line with observed reductions in activity levels with age in a wide range of non-avian taxa, and may suggest that old seabirds are physically less fit than younger individuals. Alternatively, old birds might simply be more experienced and their reduction in activity might reflect a strategic regulation of investment in different activities. Our study illustrates the potential for gaining insights into avian aging patterns and processes by looking into the behaviour of model organisms. We therefore encourage more research focusing on behavioural parameters that may reflect variations in physical condition or strategic choices, during both the breeding and non-breeding seasons. |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at seaCalonectris diomedeaSenescenceAgeLong-lived birdSelvagemIt has long been known that birds change their behaviour, reproductive performance and survival as they mature, including in the first few years after recruitment into the breeding population. However, and contrasting with the description of patterns of actuarial and reproductive senescence in later years, there are surprisingly few studies documenting changes in behaviour in old individuals. Such studies are important, as birds provide particularly interesting models for studying the biology of senescence. It has been suggested that, unlike mammals, birds may remain physically fit until an advanced age, yet this has limited empirical support. In this paper, we used activity (immersion) loggers to show that old (>26 years) Cory’s Shearwaters Calonectris diomedea are less active when foraging at sea, spend more time resting on the water and have a smaller number of take-offs and landings during darkness, when compared to experienced mid-aged individuals (13–20 years old). Old individuals also tended to have reduced immune response against an experimental challenge using phytohaemagglutinin. These results are in line with observed reductions in activity levels with age in a wide range of non-avian taxa, and may suggest that old seabirds are physically less fit than younger individuals. Alternatively, old birds might simply be more experienced and their reduction in activity might reflect a strategic regulation of investment in different activities. Our study illustrates the potential for gaining insights into avian aging patterns and processes by looking into the behaviour of model organisms. We therefore encourage more research focusing on behavioural parameters that may reflect variations in physical condition or strategic choices, during both the breeding and non-breeding seasons.SpringerRepositório do ISPACatry, PauloGranadeiro, José PedroRamos, JaimePhillips, Richard A.Oliveira, Paulo2013-09-21T10:25:13Z2011-01-01T00:00:00Z2011-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/2370engJournal of Ornithology, 152, 549-5550021-8375info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2022-09-05T16:38:18Zoai:repositorio.ispa.pt:10400.12/2370Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T15:20:21.532186Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea Catry, Paulo Calonectris diomedea Senescence Age Long-lived bird Selvagem |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Either taking it easy or feeling too tired: Old Cory’s Shearwaters display reduced activity levels while at sea |
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Catry, Paulo |
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Catry, Paulo Granadeiro, José Pedro Ramos, Jaime Phillips, Richard A. Oliveira, Paulo |
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Granadeiro, José Pedro Ramos, Jaime Phillips, Richard A. Oliveira, Paulo |
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Repositório do ISPA |
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Catry, Paulo Granadeiro, José Pedro Ramos, Jaime Phillips, Richard A. Oliveira, Paulo |
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Calonectris diomedea Senescence Age Long-lived bird Selvagem |
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Calonectris diomedea Senescence Age Long-lived bird Selvagem |
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It has long been known that birds change their behaviour, reproductive performance and survival as they mature, including in the first few years after recruitment into the breeding population. However, and contrasting with the description of patterns of actuarial and reproductive senescence in later years, there are surprisingly few studies documenting changes in behaviour in old individuals. Such studies are important, as birds provide particularly interesting models for studying the biology of senescence. It has been suggested that, unlike mammals, birds may remain physically fit until an advanced age, yet this has limited empirical support. In this paper, we used activity (immersion) loggers to show that old (>26 years) Cory’s Shearwaters Calonectris diomedea are less active when foraging at sea, spend more time resting on the water and have a smaller number of take-offs and landings during darkness, when compared to experienced mid-aged individuals (13–20 years old). Old individuals also tended to have reduced immune response against an experimental challenge using phytohaemagglutinin. These results are in line with observed reductions in activity levels with age in a wide range of non-avian taxa, and may suggest that old seabirds are physically less fit than younger individuals. Alternatively, old birds might simply be more experienced and their reduction in activity might reflect a strategic regulation of investment in different activities. Our study illustrates the potential for gaining insights into avian aging patterns and processes by looking into the behaviour of model organisms. We therefore encourage more research focusing on behavioural parameters that may reflect variations in physical condition or strategic choices, during both the breeding and non-breeding seasons. |
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