Биология белолобого гуся (Anser albifrons scopoli) на острове Колгуеве в репродуктивный период
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В начале выводкового периода гуси потребляют в пищу начавшие активно расти разнообразные злаковые травы и полевой хвощ. Рацион гусят младших возрастов очень разнообразен, однако его основу составляют богатые белками молодые побеги полевого хвоща. В этот период гуси кормятся на склонах многочисленных рек и ручьев, спускающихся из зоны холмистой возвышенности в низинные районы, благоприятные для… Читать ещё >
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