Winter Food and Feeding requirements of the Starling
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- 1 September 1973
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Bird Study
- Vol. 20 (3) , 226-236
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657309476384
Abstract
The Starling is an increasing and highly successful species. This study suggests that in large part this is due to its ability to utilise grain and household waste products, which enables it to survive in severe winter weather when natural foods are unobtainable.Keywords
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