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Macronutrient selection of free-ranging urban Australian white ibis (Threskiornis moluccus)

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  • Sean C.P. Coogan
  • Gabriel E. Machovsky-Capuska
  • Alistair M. Senior
  • John M. Martin
  • Richard E. Major
  • David Raubenheimer

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Lay SummaryWhen offered a choice of experimental foods high in protein, lipid or carbohydrate, urban Australian white ibis showed a preference for high-carbohydrate foods. This is in contrast to the typical composition of their natural prey, which are low in carbohydrates and higher in protein and lipids. Furthermore, the proportion of macronutrients selected by ibis was affected by competition and previous rainfall, giving further insight into the complexities of a native species foraging in urban environments.Twitter: @SeanCoogs

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  • Sean C.P. Coogan & Gabriel E. Machovsky-Capuska & Alistair M. Senior & John M. Martin & Richard E. Major & David Raubenheimer, 2017. "Macronutrient selection of free-ranging urban Australian white ibis (Threskiornis moluccus)," Behavioral Ecology, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, vol. 28(4), pages 1021-1029.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:beheco:v:28:y:2017:i:4:p:1021-1029.
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    1. Matthew Chard & Kris French & John Martin & Richard E Major, 2018. "Rain drives foraging decisions of an urban exploiter," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(4), pages 1-14, April.

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