Intense sunning by an Eastern Whipbird Psophodes olivaceus

An Eastern Whipbird Psophodes olivaceus was observed and photographed performing an intense ‘spreadeagle’ sunning posture as the first record of sunning by the species and genus. The function of sunning in birds is briefly reviewed and discussed.

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Journal
Australian field ornithology
Published
2025-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.20938/afo42024025
Primary Topic
Animal and Plant Science Education
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Intense sunning by an Eastern Whipbird Psophodes olivaceus

Angus Emmott, Clifford Frith
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Australian field ornithology
Animal and Plant Science Education
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Intense sunning by an Eastern Whipbird Psophodes olivaceus

Angus Emmott, Clifford Frith
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Abstract

An Eastern Whipbird Psophodes olivaceus was observed and photographed performing an intense ‘spreadeagle’ sunning posture as the first record of sunning by the species and genus. The function of sunning in birds is briefly reviewed and discussed.

Australian field ornithologyVol. 42
Openalex Percentile: Top 93%
Animal and Plant Science Education
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