We provide first evidence of cannibalism in fledglings of the Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) and Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus). The ibis only fed on carcasses of dead conspecifics (indirect cannibalism); the pelican consumed live pelican (heterocannibalism) and ibis nestlings.
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Waterbirds
Vol. 31 • No. 4
December 2008
Vol. 31 • No. 4
December 2008
Australian White Ibis
cannibalism
fledgling
heterocannibalism
Pelecanus conspicillatus
pelican
scavenging