A necrophilic copulation by a Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus
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Fulton, G. (2016) A necrophilic copulation by a Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus. Australian Field Ornithology, 33 . pp. 235-236.
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Link to Published Version: http://dx.doi.org/10.20938/afo33235236
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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.
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
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| Murdoch Affiliation: | School of Veterinary and Life Sciences |
| Publisher: | Bird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA) |
| Copyright: | © 2016, Bird Observers Club of Australia (BOCA). |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/35807 |
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