An unusual foraging tactic of the Willie Wagtail

Authors

Carlos A. Delgado-V, University of WollongongFollow
Juana C. Correa-H, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

86332

Publication Details

Delgado-V, C. A. & Correa-H, J. C. (2013). An unusual foraging tactic of the Willie Wagtail. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 125 (4), 846-848.

Abstract

We describe an undocumented foraging strategy of the Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) interacting with grazing animals. This observation includes intentionally displacing a horse in order to depredate insects. Further observations of the feeding behavior and foraging tactics of wagtails are necessary to ascertain the frequency of this event in this species that has adjusted to living in cities and rural settings.