What Is The Drift Migration In Birds
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Drift migration in birds is the phenomenon where migrating birds are blown off course by strong winds.
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It can happen when birds, especially inexperienced juveniles, are unable to compensate for powerful winds.
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It causes them to end up far from their intended migration routes.
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This can force them to take detours, sometimes following coastlines to find a better route.
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This can result in them becoming vagrants (birds far outside their normal territory).
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Some birds strategically use wind to their advantage by partially drifting with strong winds at high altitudes.
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This allows them to save energy and then correct their course under weaker winds at lower altitudes.
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If they survive, a successful drift migration can lead to a bird establishing a new territory in a new location.
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