Short-Term Energy Maximization of Egret Foraging

Kushlan JA. 1979. Short-Term Energy Maximization of Egret Foraging. Ecology. 60(3):645-646

The author offers a cost/benefit analysis of the feeding habits of great egrets. In particular the author examines the costs and benefits of prey robbing and the more typical standing foraging behavior in terms of energy maximization.

Type
Journal Article
Authors
Kushlan, James
Units
EVER
Keywords
Animal Behavior, Animal Studies, Energy Budgets, Feeding, great egret (Casmerodius albus)

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