Important Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

Jizz

A

The general impression of a bird during flight

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2
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Countershading

A

Dark back and light underbellies

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3
Q

What is the importance of countershading?

A

Light underbelly blends in with the sky. It is harder for prey to spot bird flying over head. Dark back blends in with water. It is harder for predator to spot bird flying below.

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4
Q

What is the energy limiting hypothesis?

A

Energetic constraints on adult’s ability to provide food for chicks.

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