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1 September 2006 Interspecific Kleptoparasitism of Elegant Terns by Snowy Egrets
Charles T. Collins
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Abstract

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) kleptoparasitism of Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) at a southern California breeding colony entailed piracy of fish from recently fed chicks, adults feeding chicks and adults engaged in courtship feeding.

Charles T. Collins "Interspecific Kleptoparasitism of Elegant Terns by Snowy Egrets," Waterbirds 29(3), 401-404, (1 September 2006). https://doi.org/10.1675/1524-4695(2006)29[401:IKOETB]2.0.CO;2
Received: 23 February 2006; Accepted: 1 April 2006; Published: 1 September 2006
KEYWORDS
Bolsa Chica
California
Egretta thula
Elegant Tern
kleptoparasitism
Snowy Egret
Sterna elegans
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