An Unusual Foraging Strategy in Ducks (Aves: Anatidae)

Authors

Klaudia Witte, Universität Bielefeld
Ingo Schlupp, University of Texas at Austin

Publication Date

6-1-2002

Abstract

Ducks are normally not recognized as predators of fishes. Here we report of a group of ducks from Texas that exploit a common escape behavior by fishes and feed on these fishes.

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Recommended Citation

Witte, Klaudia and Schlupp, Ingo (2002) "An Unusual Foraging Strategy in Ducks (Aves: Anatidae)," Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 35: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol35/iss1/3