Birds flying before dawn over the Maasai MaraMatutinal activity occurs in the twilight period from dawn to sunrise
Matutinal, matinal (in entomological writings),[1][2] and matutine are terms used in the life sciences to indicate something of, relating to, or occurring in the early morning. The term may describe the morning activities of crepuscular animals that are significantly active during the predawn or early hours and which are then active again in the evening’s twilight. During the morning twilight period and shortly thereafter, these animals partake in important tasks, such as scanning for mates, mating, and foraging.[3][4][5]
Matutinal behaviour is thought to be adaptive because there may be less competition between species, and sometimes even a higher prevalence of food during these hours.[6] It may also serve as an anti-predator adaptation by allowing animals to sit between the brink of danger that may come with diurnal and nocturnal activity.[4][7]
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