Age and hunting success in the brown pelican (<em>Pelecanus occidentalis</em>)
| Title | Age and hunting success in the brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1969 |
| Refereed Designation | Refereed |
| Authors | Orians, G. H. |
| Journal | Animal Behaviour |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 316-319 |
| Abstract | Adult brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) capture prey on a larger percentage of their dives than immatures hunting under the same conditions. This difference provides at least a partial explanation of delayed maturation and smaller clutch sizes of younger birds in species using skilled foraging techniques. |
| DOI | 10.1016/0003-3472(69)90016-5 |