CONSUMPTION OF SEEDS BY RED-BROWED FIRETAILS Neochmia temporalis AT FEEDERS: DEHUSKING RATES AND SEED CHOICE
| Posted: |
14/08/2021 |
| Author(s): |
John L. Read |
Red-browed Firetails
Neochmia temporalis dehusked seeds before swallowing them. Smaller
seeds were dehusked at a faster speed than larger seeds, but despite this, intermediate-sized seeds,
between 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm in width, provided the best energy returns. When given a choice at
feeders, Red-browed Firetails consumed seeds of intermediate dimensions more frequently than larger
or smaller seeds. This suggests these finches prefer seeds that offer higher energy returns.
>> Download Abstract |
File Size: 80KB
>> Download Complete PDF | File Size: 1MB
