Date of Publication

11-1985

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Thesis Adviser

Corazon Sinha

Defense Panel Chair

Eduardo Salgado, FSC

Defense Panel Member

Josefina de Jesus
Milagros L. Relon

Abstract/Summary

Crop-content analysis of 40 zebra doves (Geopelia striata) conducted in Colon, Maasim, South Cotabato from May to August, 1985 using the aggregate dry weight method revealed 29 food items. Plant matter comprised 96.24 percent of the total dry weight of food eaten by zebra doves. Fruits and seeds were the major plant type consumed by dry weight (68.12 percent) and frequency of occurrence (54.39 percent). Insect larvae were consumed every month but only in minor proportion. Zebra doves fed largely on fruits and seeds especially those from the most abundant weeds in the area.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

TG02730

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

vi, 42 leaves

Keywords

Food habits; Birds--Food; Pigeons; Barred dove; Geopelia striata

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