Rohan Duane Clarke

Sep 21, 2024 | phys.org | Simon Gorta |Richard Kingsford |Rohan Duane Clarke

It's not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few meters of seawater. Scavenging is common. But there are other tactics. Frigatebirds, skuas, and gulls rely on the success of other seabirds.