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The effects of flock size, habitat type and cattle herd sizes on feeding and vigilance in cattle egrets (Ardeola ibis)

2003; Wiley; Volume: 41; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1365-2028.2003.00448.x

1365-2028

Geoffrey M. Wahungu, E. N. Mumia, David Owino Manoa,

Avian ecology and behavior

African Journal of EcologyVolume 41, Issue 3 p. 287-288 The effects of flock size, habitat type and cattle herd sizes on feeding and vigilance in cattle egrets (Ardeola ibis) G. M. Wahungu, G. M. Wahungu Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, KenyaSearch for more papers by this authorE. N. Mumia, E. N. Mumia Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, KenyaSearch for more papers by this authorD. Manoa, D. Manoa Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, KenyaSearch for more papers by this author G. M. Wahungu, G. M. Wahungu Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, KenyaSearch for more papers by this authorE. N. Mumia, E. N. Mumia Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, KenyaSearch for more papers by this authorD. Manoa, D. Manoa Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, KenyaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 22 September 2003 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2028.2003.00448.xCitations: 2 G. M. Wahungu, Department of Wildlife Management, Moi University, P.O. Box 1125, Eldoret, Kenya. E-mail: [email protected] Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References Altmann, J. (1974) Observational study of behavior: sampling methods. Behavior 49, 227–267. Elgar, M.A. (1989) Predator influence and group sizes in mammals and birds: a critical review of the empirical evidence. Biol. Rev. 64, 13–33. Etram, B.C.R (1980) Vigilance and group sizes in ostriches. Anim. Behav, 28, 278–286 Frid, A. (1997) Vigilance by female Dall's sheep: interaction between predation risk factors. Anim. Behav. 53, 799–808. Heatwole, H.F. (1965) Some aspects of the association of cattle Egrets with cattle. Anim. Behav. 13, 79–83. Lima, S.L. (1987) Vigilance while feeding and its relationship to the risk of predation. J. Biol. 124, 303–316. Moore, J. (1984) Parasites and altered host behaviour. Sci. Am. 250, 180–185. Neill, S. & Cullen, J.M. (1974) Experiment on whether schooling by their prey affect the hunting behavior of Cephalopods and fish predators. J. Zool. Lond. 172, 549–569. Pulliam, H.R. (1973) On the advantages of flocking. J. Theor. Biol. 38, 419–422. Wahungu, G.M., Catterall, C.P. & Olsen, M.F. (2001) Predator avoidance, feeding and habitat use in the red necked pademelons Thylogale thetis at rainforest edges. Aust. J. Zool. 49, 45–58. Citing Literature Volume41, Issue3September 2003Pages 287-288 ReferencesRelatedInformation