Kleptoparasitism of Imperial Cormorants Phalacrocorax atriceps by Pale-faced Sheathbills Chionis alba in Antarctica

FAVERO, M

Marine Ornithology

Año: 1995 vol. 23 p. 165 - 166

1018-3337

During the study six breeding pairs of cormorants were followed for 24 hours, observing a total of 42 chick feedings (M. Favero et al. unpubl. data), from which three (7%) were kleptoparasitized, involving one, two and four attacks, respectively. Success was observed only in the second case mentioned.et al. unpubl. data), from which three (7%) were kleptoparasitized, involving one, two and four attacks, respectively. Success was observed only in the second case mentioned.