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Stratal distribution and resource partitioning of birds in the Knysna Forest, South Africa
Author(s) -
KOEN J. H.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
african journal of ecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1365-2028
pISSN - 0141-6707
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2028.1988.tb00974.x
Subject(s) - frugivore , insectivore , foraging , ecology , range (aeronautics) , habitat , geography , evergreen , competition (biology) , predation , biology , materials science , composite material
Summary Habitat subdivision and resource partitioning of the birds of the evergreen high forest of the southern Cape are investigated. Most species utilize a wide stratal range with insectivores predominating in the lower strata and mixed‐feeders and frugivores in the upper strata. Members of the respective foraging guilds used a different stratum or were separated by differences in morphology or mass, suggesting different sized prey and limited competition.