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)