ASPECTS OF THE FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF THE SHOEBILL

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Abstract
The foraging behavior of the shoebill, B. rex, in relation to the bird''s habitat and morphology is described. The shoebill preys on fish in shallow water, and uses platforms of floating vegetation as fishing sites. The shoebill''s behavior in stalking, detecting and capturing prey is compared with foraging techniques used by herons and storks. The shoebill uses a peculiar and complicated technique called collapsing for capturing prey.