Journal article
A necrophilic copulation by a Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus
Australian Field Ornithology, Vol.33, pp.235-236
2016
Abstract
A Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus was observed copulating with a deceased conspecific on an offshore island, Penguin Island, in south-western Australia. The copulation lasted for c. 30 seconds, in contrast with the usually 3-10 seconds observed in this species. This unusual copulation may simply be the result of a strong breeding drive present in colonially nesting Bridled Terns.
Details
- Title
- A necrophilic copulation by a Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus
- Authors/Creators
- G. Fulton (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Field Ornithology, Vol.33, pp.235-236
- Publisher
- Bird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA)
- Identifiers
- 991005541176407891
- Copyright
- © 2016, Bird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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