The feeding ecology and behaviour of wigeon (Anas penelope)

The aim of the project was to investigate the behavioural and physiological strategies used by wigeon to maximise their nutrient intake during winter. The reasons for selecting this species were its totally herbivorous diet, its simple digestive physiology and its small body size, all of which shoul...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mayhew, Peter Watts
Published: University of Glasgow 1985
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.495375