A note on the feeding behavior of the Adelie Penguin

The feeding behavior of Adelie Penguin Pygoscelis adeliae was observed from morning till night during the middle creche stage, and data about the following items were obtained : 1) feeding frequency of chicks, 2) returning frequency of parents, 3) recognition and utilization of the abandoned nesting...

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Main Authors: Masahiro Aoyanagi, Yasuomi Tamiya
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: National Institute of Polar Research 1983
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.15094/00008382
https://doaj.org/article/66175c55ead3478d88d1aeba9d071e6d
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Summary:The feeding behavior of Adelie Penguin Pygoscelis adeliae was observed from morning till night during the middle creche stage, and data about the following items were obtained : 1) feeding frequency of chicks, 2) returning frequency of parents, 3) recognition and utilization of the abandoned nesting territories, and 4) difference of survival rate of chicks and parental care due to brood size.