Testing the mass-dependent predation hypothesis: in European blackbirds poor foragers have higher overwinter body reserves

Authors :: Cresswell, Will
Source :: Animal Behaviour. May, 2003, Vol. 65 Issue 5, 1035-1044
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The link between the foraging rates and the body masses of wintering European blackbirds is studied. Individuals with the lowest foraging rates had the largest gain in mass for the winter and had relatively high mass overall, independent of age and sex.

Subjects :: Veterinary physiology -- Research
Blackbirds -- Research
Blackbirds -- Physiological aspects
Zoology and wildlife conservation

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