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"Regurgitate: A Natural Phenomenon Across Species and Continents" From the Native American method of fishing with pelicans to the barn owl regurgitating rodent remains

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Native American method of fishing with pelicans

Native American method of fishing with pelicans
6337398 Native American method of fishing with pelicans by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Native American method of fishing with pelicans)

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Rodent remains regurgitated by a barn owl, Tyto alba, UCSC Campus Natural Reserve

Rodent remains regurgitated by a barn owl, Tyto alba, UCSC Campus Natural Reserve, Santa Cruz, California

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) juvenile, regurgitating pellet, perched on twig, Suffolk

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) juvenile, regurgitating pellet, perched on twig, Suffolk, England, October

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Picture No. 10761170

Picture No. 10761170
Wild Dog - with this behaviour the puppy stimulates the adult to regurgitate semi-digested meat after having returned from hunting (Lycaon pictus) Date:

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Goldfinch adult regurgitating food to fledged young

Goldfinch adult regurgitating food to fledged young

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Spoonbill regurgitating food to young at Lake Kerkini, Greece

Spoonbill regurgitating food to young at Lake Kerkini, Greece

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Domestic Dog, grass chewed and regurgitated with mucus, on path in woodland, Vicarage Plantation

Domestic Dog, grass chewed and regurgitated with mucus, on path in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, March

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) two pellets, Spain

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) two pellets, Spain

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) pellets, Spain, may

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) pellets, Spain, may

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) adult regurgitaing food for ten month old chick

Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) adult regurgitaing food for ten month old chick, Prion Island, Bay of Isles, South Georgia, november

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: White Stork-Parent feeding chicks by regurgitating food from its crop

White Stork-Parent feeding chicks by regurgitating food from its crop, showing bill of adult inserted deep into
ROY-436 White Stork - Parent feeding chicks by regurgitating food from its crop Manzanares el Real, Spain Ciconia ciconia Showing bill of adult inserted deep into the bill of the chick

Background imageRegurgitate Collection: Kingfisher Coughing up a pellet of fish bones. Two of a sequence of five images

Kingfisher Coughing up a pellet of fish bones. Two of a sequence of five images. River Leven, Cleveland. UK
ROY-157 Kingfisher - Coughing up a pellet of fish bones. River Leven, Cleveland. UK. Alcedo atthis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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"Regurgitate: A Natural Phenomenon Across Species and Continents" From the Native American method of fishing with pelicans to the barn owl regurgitating rodent remains, regurgitation is a fascinating behavior observed in various creatures. In UCSC Campus Natural Reserve, the majestic Tyto alba showcases its unique way of obtaining nourishment by regurgitating pellets filled with undigested bones and fur. Even in Suffolk, England, a juvenile Red-backed Shrike perched on a twig demonstrates this intriguing act as it regurgitates a pellet. Meanwhile, at Latrabjarg, a Black-legged Kittiwake dons its breeding plumage while diligently feeding its chicks by regurgitating food at their nest. In another corner of the world, Greece's Lake Kerkini witnesses an incredible sight as Spoonbills lovingly feed their young ones by regurgitating food. Similarly, in Castilla y Leon, Spain during May, an adult European Bee-eater perches on a twig while engaging in this natural process. Not limited to avian species alone, even Common Sandpipers standing on rocks amidst water have been spotted regurgitating pellets during their breeding season. On land in Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham (Suffolk), domestic dogs have been known to chew grass and subsequently experience mucus-filled regurgitation. Traveling across continents to Delray Beach's Wakodahatchee Wetlands brings us face-to-face with an Anhinga male adorned in his striking breeding plumage. Here he feeds his hungry chicks through careful regurgitation at their nest. Lastly but certainly not least interesting is Sri Lanka's endemic race Ceylon Swallow. Two adults are captured perched on wires; one preparing to engage in this peculiar behavior -regurging pellets- which aids digestion for these beautiful birds. These captivating instances highlight how diverse species utilize the regurgitation process for survival and nurturing their young.