Social learning of food preferences by white-tailed ptarmigan chicks
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A study was conducted which monitored white-tailed ptarmigan, Lagopus leucurus, hen's food calls, a vocalizing and tidbitting display, to determine whether the chicks learned about important food resources from hen food calls. Results suggested that white-tailed ptarmigan hen's food calls might function to enhance survival of juvenile ptarmigan.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2005
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Yolk androgens and begging behavior in black-headed gull chicks: an experimental field study
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Begging behavior in black-headed grill chicks is experimented by injecting androgen in the first laid egg. This egg hatched and body grew faster and the chicks were more persistent in begging for food.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2003
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Consequences of biparental care for begging and growth in zebra finches, Taeniopygia guttata
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Impact of biparental care on the begging-for-food behavior of chicks and zibra finches is examined.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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