Olrog's Gull Larus atlanticus: specialist or generalist?

Mariano M. Martinez; Juan P. Isacch; Martin Rojas

doi:10.1017/S0959270900000071

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A study was made of the feeding behaviour of Olrog's gull Larus atlanticus in winter. Although feeding mainly on crabs they also, contrary to previous observations, made use of discarded offal, much as other species of gull. Such generalist feeding habits are likely to be beneficial to the conservation of the species.

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