The Palatability of Birds, Mainly Based Upon Observations of a Tasting Panel in Zambia

Cott, Hugh B.; Benson, C. W.

doi:10.1080/00306525.1969.9639135

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“…In general , cryptic co lorat ion is associate d with edibility, consp icuous colo rat ion w ith distastef ulness. Tests in Zambia rated C. pectoralisamong the top 20 most palatable birds out of 191 species exam ined, w ith S. vexil/arius and C. fossii being almost as good, and C. europaeus extremely goo d eat ing (Cott & Benson 1971). Unfortunatelyth e panel did not taste C. tristigma.…”

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A review of Afrotropical nightjar mortality, mainly road kills

Jackson¹,

Slotow²

2002

Ostrich

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A review of Afrotropical nightjar mortality, mainly road kills

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Slotow²

2002

Ostrich

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“…Unfortunately, the palatability of birds to their potential predators is not well known. Cott (1947Cott ( , 1985bCott and Benson, 1969) studied the palatability of a large number of bird species, using domestic cats (Felis catus), hornets (Vespa orientalis), and humans. The results indicated a general relationship between conspicuousness and unpalatability, but a recent re-analysis of the data only partially confirmed this relationship (G6tmark, 1994).…”

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The Evolution of Bird Coloration and Plumage Elaboration

Savalli

1995

Current Ornithology

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“…Huxley (1938) presented the first balanced review of the theories of bird coloration, including a classification of the possible functions of coloration that remains essentially complete today . Cott (1946; see also Cott and Benson, 1970) extended the category of warning coloration for birds by presenting evidence that many birds are unpalatable and that colorfulness may be positively correlated with unpalatability. Baker and Parker (1979) further extended the theory of warning coloration in birds by suggesting that some birds are so vigilant and so agile that they are unprofitable prey for most predators at most times and that individuals that are relatively "unprofitable prey" signal this fact through colorfulness.…”

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Current Ornithology

1989

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A Continuation Order Plan is available for this series. A continuation order will bring delivery of each new volume immediately upon publication. Volumes are billed only upon actual shipment. For further information please contact the publisber. = Current ornithology. 1. Ornithology-Periodicals. I. Johnston, Richard F. QL671.C87 598'.05-dcl9 84-640616 [8509] AACR 2 MARC-S ISBN 978-1-4757-9920-0 ISBN 978-1-4757-9918-7 (eBook) v PREFACEThis edited series has three principal goals. The first is to provide information in a relatively concise way for researchers needing an overview of specific disciplines. The second is to provide an update on specific schools of thought, bringing together ideas from colleagues whose works often appear in a variety of journals. And the third is to stimulate and suggest directions for new research. Volume 6 continues the tradition established by the previous editor and editorial board in providing new information, updating our understanding of specific disciplines, and stimulating new research. In the first chapter, Randall Breitwisch examines mortality patterns and sex ratios in monogamous birds. He argues that there are many more components to measuring parental investment than are often realized; our knowledge is weak in several areas. Understanding the evolution of mating systems depends on better distinguishing the different intensities of natural selection that operate on males and females. Gregory Butcher and Sievert Rohwer develop a framework for assessing the role of colorfulness in birds. They propose several hypotheses to test and advocate evaluating more than one hypothesis at a time. Future work on the evolution of distinctive coloration and of sexual and age dimorphism must take these ideas into account.Paul Kerlinger and Frank Moore examine the structure of the atmosphere (e.g., thermals, winds, temperature) as it may be relevant to avian migration. They develop the hypothesis that atmospheric structure is an important force in natural selection for timing and altitude of migration. A comparison is made with other presumed selective vii viii PREFACE influences, such as predation and competition. Gabor Lovei of Hungary shares his review of passerine migration between the Palaearctic and Africa, allowing comparisons to be made with the Nearctic-Neotropical system. Geographic barriers for birds migrating from Europe and Asia to Africa are greater than those existing between North and South America; these barriers influence the patterns of passerine migration.Noel and Helen Snyder summarize their knowledge of the biology of the California Condor and the history and issues that led to conservation efforts and capture of the last remaining birds. They reveal the fascinating undercurrent of politics and interactions driving the development of decisions affecting endangered species. The prospects ahead for captive breeding and release of condors in the wild, and the ultimate goals for condor conservation, are addressed. Jerry Waldvogel concludes the volume with an excellent syno...

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The Palatability of Birds, Mainly Based Upon Observations of a Tasting Panel in Zambia

Cited by 18 publications

References 22 publications

A review of Afrotropical nightjar mortality, mainly road kills

A review of Afrotropical nightjar mortality, mainly road kills

The Evolution of Bird Coloration and Plumage Elaboration

Current Ornithology

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