Pied Babblers foraging behavior, Wild bird survival tactics research

Foraging Birds Keep Guard

April 21, 2008 by Editor  
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Researchers have recently discovered that certain bird species make use of a sentry when searching for food. This remarkable finding gives us fascinating insight into the survival tactics used by certain bird species.

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Foraging – Keeping your Bird Entertained

March 3, 2008 by Editor  
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A day in the life of a wild bird consists of finding food, preening feathers, building nests and sleeping undisturbed at night. These activities ensure that birds remain active during the day and that they get the necessary exercise they need to prevent obesity and health problems that result from being overweight. Birds that are kept as pets spend most of the day in their cages, while their owners are at work, and many birds develop bad habits due to boredom. Foraging is therefore a recommended activity for caged birds.

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