Foraging sites with low vegetation height and density, but with high arthropod biomass, are selected by Meadow Pipits Anthus pratensis breeding on intensively grazed moorland. Meadow Pipits select particular prey types to provision nestlings, in particular, Lepidoptera larvae, adult Tipulidae and Arachnida.
Foraging sites with low vegetation height and density, but with high arthropod biomass, are selected by Meadow Pipits Anthus pratensis breeding on intensively grazed moorland. Meadow Pipits select particular prey types to provision nestlings, in particular, Lepidoptera larvae, adult Tipulidae and Arachnida.
Authors: Douglas DJT et al (2008) Bird Study 55: 290-296
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