Prey consumed by wading birds in mangrove swamps of the Caribbean coast of Colombia
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DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2019.1667037
Abstract: ABSTRACT The diet composition of wading birds was studied in mangrove swamps of the north western Caribbean coast of Colombia during the non-breeding season for Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea), Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) and… read more here.
Keywords: wading birds; caribbean coast; mangrove swamps; coast colombia ... See more keywords
Comparative foraging behavior of 3 heron species in small standing-water ecosystems in the arid zone of Oman
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zoae011
Abstract: Abstract The composition of assemblages, diet and behavior of waterbird species with similar ecological features are important aspects in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. Closely related animal species often share resources such as space and… read more here.
Keywords: squacco heron; heron; foraging; arid zone ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Toxic Effects of Heavy Metals on Waterbirds and Their Prey Species in Freshwater Habitats
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics10110641
Abstract: Waterbirds may be a good indicator of harmful metal levels in aquatic environments. Waterbirds’ organs and tissues were tested for the presence of pollutants, such as metals. However, very few reports describe the use of… read more here.
Keywords: cyprinus carpio; prey species; kidney; heron ... See more keywords