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SHAM PECKING [1 record]

Record 1 1995-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
DEF

A type of pecking at the ground in certain birds in which no food is consumed (during threat displays or during a pause in fighting).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Chez un grand nombre d'Oiseaux, comportement qui survient lors des actions de menace ou lors d'un arrêt du combat; il consiste en un picorage subit du sol pendant lequel aucune nourriture n'est prise.

Spanish

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