Foraging dives by surface-feeding ducks

Recently, R. I. Smith (1966. Wilson Bull., 78:483-484) questioned, among other things, the occurrence of foraging dives by Pintails (Anas acuta). The authors note observations and published accounts of diving behavior of wild Pintails as well as a number of other surface-feeding species.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kear, Janet, Johnsgard, Paul A.
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1968
Subjects:
Ornithology
Anas acuta
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/biosciornithology/8
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/biosciornithology/article/1007/viewcontent/WB_1968_2.pdf
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Summary:Recently, R. I. Smith (1966. Wilson Bull., 78:483-484) questioned, among other things, the occurrence of foraging dives by Pintails (Anas acuta). The authors note observations and published accounts of diving behavior of wild Pintails as well as a number of other surface-feeding species.

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