Foraging guilds of North American birds

Richard DeGraaf; Nancy G. Tilghman; Stanley H. Anderson

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Foraging guilds of North American birds

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard DeGraaf, Nancy G. Tilghman, Stanley H. Anderson

Year:

1985

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Environmental Management. 9(6): 493-536.

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Abstract

Many approaches have been taken to describe bird feeding behavior. Comparisons between different studies, however, have been difficult because of differences in terminology. We propose to establish a classification scheme for North American birds by using common terminology based on major food type, substrate, and technique, using foraging guilds.

Citation

DeGraaf, Richard M.; Tilghman, Nancy G.; Anderson, Stanley H. 1985. Foraging guilds of North American birds. Environmental Management. 9(6): 493-536.