Observation of nighttime feeding behavior of ducks
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Abstract
A night vision scope was used during 1969-71 to study the nighttime feeding behavior of ducks on prairie wetlands of south-central North Dakota. Adult and immature ducks were observed feeding between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM, predominantly on midges (Chironomidae) and mayflies (Ephemeroptera). The emergence pattern of these insects appeared to be a major factor influencing duck activity and feeding behavior at night.
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Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Observation of nighttime feeding behavior of ducks |
Series title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
DOI | 10.2307/3799457 |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 3 |
Year Published | 1972 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Wiley |
Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
Description | 3 p. |
First page | 959 |
Last page | 961 |
Country | United States |
State | North Dakota |
City | Jamestown |
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