Which metabolic adaptation allows migratory birds to sustain long-distance soaring flight?

💡 Explanation

During long-distance soaring, sustained energy demand is met through beta-oxidation because fatty acids provide high ATP yield, enabling prolonged flight. Therefore efficient fat metabolism results, rather than glycolysis, creatine phosphate, or fermentation which offer inadequate energy for such extended activity.

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