Observation of nighttime feeding behavior of ducks
Journal of Wildlife Management
By: George A. Swanson and Alan B. Sargeant
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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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Swanson, G.A., Sargeant, A.B., 1972, Observation of nighttime feeding behavior of ducks: Journal of Wildlife Management, v. 36, no. 3, p. 959-961, https://doi.org/10.2307/3799457.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| 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 |