Advantages of Foraging in Flocks in African Mourning Dove Streptopeliadecipiens
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.6, No. 4)Publication Date: 2017-04-05
Authors : Dawi Musa Hamed; Abdalla A. El-Tohami;
Page : 1682-1686
Keywords : Foraging; Predators; Vigilance; Flock size; Reaction distance and Flight distance;
Abstract
Field Observations were made on the Mourning Dove Streptopelia decipiens, under natural conditions at Hantub and Khartoum, Sudan. Data are provided on vigilance and pecking in individuals foraging alone, as members of pairs and as members of flocks. Measurements were also made on reaction and flight distances for different flock sizes. The result obtained tends to support the hypothesis that birds gain feeding and anti-predator advantages by formation of flocks.
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