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Exploratory behaviour shapes nutrient versus energy foraging priorities in Java sparrows.

Ruiqiu Zhang¹, Yangkun Bi¹, Guang Chen¹

¹The Key Laboratory of Animal Resource and Epidemic Disease Prevention in Liaoning Province, School of Life Sciences, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, China.

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Summary

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Bird personality, specifically exploratory behavior in Java sparrows, influences food choices. Fast-exploring birds preferred nutrient- and energy-dense foods, showing stage-dependent preferences.

Keywords:

Exploratory behaviour First choice Food intake Food preferences Personality

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Area of Science:

Animal Behavior
Ecology
Ornithology

Background:

Understanding bird personality and food preferences is crucial for foraging strategies and adaptability.
A knowledge gap exists regarding the link between personality traits and food quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how exploratory behavior influences Java sparrows' food selection based on nutritional and energetic qualities.

Main Methods:

Assessed food preferences of Java sparrows categorized by exploratory behavior (fast, medium, slow).
Analyzed food selection based on nutritional and energetic content over feeding periods.

Main Results:

Food preference varied significantly among exploratory groups.
Fast- and medium-exploring birds initially preferred nutrient-dense millet over slow-exploring birds.
Fast-exploring birds consumed more energy-dense common millet as feeding progressed.
No significant sexual differences in food preference were observed.

Conclusions:

Exploratory behavior is strongly linked to food preference in Java sparrows.
Fast-exploring individuals demonstrate stage-dependent preferences for nutrient- and energy-dense foods.
Findings offer insights into the interplay between animal personality and dietary choices.