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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

Foraging of White Storks Ciconia ciconia on Rubbish Dumps on Non-Breeding Grounds

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2010
Authors:Ciach, M, Kruszyk, R
Journal:Waterbirds
Volume:33
Issue:1
Date Published:2010
ISBN Number:1524-4695
Keywords:Africa, Ciconia, Ciconia ciconia, Ciconiidae, Europe, northern Africa, South Africa, Western Europe
Abstract:Abstract. With the exception of western Europe, little is known about foraging by White Storks on rubbish dumps. Information is presented on this phenomenon along the migration routes and wintering grounds of the White Stork. White Stork foraging on rubbish dumps is a common behavior in northern Africa and the Middle East and appears related to the wintering of European White Storks in new areas closer to their breeding grounds. South Africa, where a local breeding population has established, is another region where foraging on rubbish dumps has been observed. The development of rubbish dumps may have major consequences for the future ecology of White Stork.Abstract. With the exception of western Europe, little is known about foraging by White Storks on rubbish dumps. Information is presented on this phenomenon along the migration routes and wintering grounds of the White Stork. White Stork foraging on rubbish dumps is a common behavior in northern Africa and the Middle East and appears related to the wintering of European White Storks in new areas closer to their breeding grounds. South Africa, where a local breeding population has established, is another region where foraging on rubbish dumps has been observed. The development of rubbish dumps may have major consequences for the future ecology of White Stork.
URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1675/063.033.0112
Short Title:Waterbirds
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