Keywords
food search
Merganetta armata
Torrent Duck
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Abstract
We describe the Torrent Duck’s (Merganetta armata) diving technique from deep and shallow waters in two rivers of the north-western Patagonia, through 36 observations on 3 individuals. We discuss the possibility that this diving technique is a stereotyped behaviour. We relate the feeding behaviour to the habits of the main preys from the area.
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