Prey switching and variable foraging strategies of Black-legged Kittiwakes and the effect on reproductive success

Authors :: Suryan, Robert M.
Irons, David B.
Benson, Jeb
Source :: The Condor. May, 2000, Vol. 102 Issue 2, p374, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Research concerning the reliance of the Black-legged Kittiwake on supplies of 1-year-old Pacific herring in Prince William Sound, Alaska, is presented. Radio tracking is used to determine foraging range and time data.

Subjects :: Prince William Sound -- Natural history
Animal behavior -- Research
Animal radio tracking -- Usage
Piscivores -- Behavior
Predation (Biology) -- Research
Sea birds -- Behavior
Biological sciences

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