Avian Foraging Behavior - Week 3 Lecture 8

Explore avian foraging behavior in this comprehensive 50-minute lecture. Delve into the intricacies of how birds locate, select, and capture food, as well as the concept of foraging guilds. Learn about effective methods for studying foraging behavior, including essential parameters to record and observation techniques. Examine specific case studies, such as leaf warblers in winter, to understand ecological segregation and seasonal shifts in foraging patterns. Gain valuable insights into the fascinating world of bird feeding strategies and their ecological implications.

Intro
Avian foraging
Locating food
Selecting food
Capturing food
Foraging guilds
Studying foraging behaviour
Parameters to record
Making observations
Leaf warblers in winter
Ecological segregation
Seasonal shift