Foot-trembling behavior in Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus reveals prey on surface of Brazilian beaches

Authors

  • César Cestari Universidade Estadual Paulista, Programa de Pós-graduação em Zoologia

Keywords:

foraging behavior, foot-trembling, Semipalmated Plover, shorebird, southeastern Brazil

Abstract

Foot-trembling is a foraging technique normally performed by plovers and lapwings. It exposes preys, and may increase the likelihood of capture. Currently, no detailed description of this technique is available for the Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus. This article described the foot-trembling behavior during wintering of this species in southeastern Brazilian beaches.
Issue Cover Vol.: 9 Num: 4

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Published

2009-12-01

How to Cite

Cestari, C. (2009). Foot-trembling behavior in Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus reveals prey on surface of Brazilian beaches. Biota Neotropica, 9(4). Retrieved from //www.biotaneotropica.org.br/BN/article/view/596

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2009): v9n4

Section

Short Communications