Direct Measurements of Food and Caloric Intake for the Western Grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis

An adult Western Grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis was kept and hand-fed in an outdoor encloser. Prey-fish were provided ad libitum, and daily caloric intake was calculated. Activity was monitored to ensure accurate metabolic assessment. Body mass fluctuation and distinct meal sizes were revealed.

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David Dorado

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H.B. Fuller (United States) (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Waterbirds
Published: 2025-02-21
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1675/063.047.0309
Primary Topic: Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Type: article
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Direct Measurements of Food and Caloric Intake for the Western Grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis

David Dorado

Feb 21, 2025

Waterbirds

Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth

article

Direct Measurements of Food and Caloric Intake for the Western Grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis

David Dorado

February 21, 2025article en

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WaterbirdsVol. 47(3)

H.B. Fuller (United States) (US)

Zero hunger

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Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth

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