Synchronizing biological cycles as key to survival under a scenario of global change: The Common quail (Coturnix coturnix) strategy.

摘要: Breeding grounds are key areas for sustaining Common quail (Coturnix coturnix) populations as this species is characterised by short life expectancy that requires high offspring production. Annually, breeding quails make up to three attempts in different places. However, the impact of climate warming on phenology unknown. Here, we use a long-term study (1961-2014) quail-ringing Spain and data variation rainfall temperature over past 86years evaluate how have responded change recent years. Our aim was understand adapting new farming practices change. results suggest increases decreases precipitation modify phenology. In hot years, an advance mean arrival dates stay stages but delay departure found. rainy years start stage occurred. cloudy areas, our findings show their periods dry them cold Accordingly, movements eco-synchronized sequentially regions. attempt overcome negative impacts agricultural intensification searching alternative high-quality habitats. This strategy could explain maintain viable sustainable despite being legally harvested with regulated hunting.