ASPECTS OF THE FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHOEBILL |
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| Authors: | A Guillet |
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| Institution: | Fitzpatrick Institute , University of Cape Town , Rondebosch, 7700 |
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| Abstract: | Guillet, A. 1979. Aspects of the foraging behaviour of the Shoebill. Ostrich 50:252-255. The foraging behaviour of the Shoebill Balaeniceps rex. in relation to the bird's habitat and morphology, is described. The Shoebill preys on fish in shallow water, and uses platforms of floating vegetation as fishing sites. The Shoebill's behaviour in stalking, detecting and capturing prey is compared with foraging techniques used by herons and storks. The Shoebill uses a peculiar and complicated technique, called “collapsing”, for capturing prey. |
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