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    Transporting birds for up to four hours caused significant metabolic changes, including altered blood lipids and glucose levels. These effects were consistent across seasons, with higher stress hormone responses observed in winter.

    Area of Science:

    • Animal physiology
    • Avian stress responses
    • Transportation effects on wildlife

    Background:

    • Bird transportation can induce physiological stress.
    • Understanding these stress responses is crucial for animal welfare and conservation efforts.
    • Seasonal variations in stress physiology are common in many species.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the physiological effects of short-term bird transportation.
    • To assess changes in metabolic parameters and stress hormones.
    • To determine if seasonal differences exist in these responses.

    Main Methods:

    • Birds were transported for 2-4 hours over distances up to 224 km.
    • Plasma samples were analyzed for glucose, lipids, cholesterol, and corticosterone.

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  • Body temperature was monitored throughout the experiment.

    • Main Results:

    • Transportation induced hyperlipacidaemia and hypoglycaemia.
    • Plasma cholesterol levels showed a significant decrease followed by an increase.
    • Body temperature remained unaffected, but plasma corticosterone increased, particularly in winter.

    Conclusions:

    • Short-term bird transport significantly impacts metabolic and endocrine systems.
    • The stress response, indicated by corticosterone levels, is more pronounced in winter.
    • These findings highlight the physiological challenges birds face during transport, irrespective of season.