| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2426974 | Behavioural Processes | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Neo- and Afro-Tropical forest birds from several families collect food at army ant swarm raids. ⺠Army ant exploitation is similar to other complex avian foraging tasks and favors avian specializations that promote finding and tracking army ant colonies. ⺠Ecological and social factors can affect the fitness costs and benefits of army ant exploitation. ⺠These ecological factors vary geographically and with historical patterns of bird distribution. ⺠We predict the specializations a bird population exhibits will depend on local ecology and phylogenetic history.
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Authors
Sean O'Donnell, Corina J. Logan, Nicola S. Clayton,