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. 2007 May 1;362(1487):2079–2093. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2007.2110

Studies of thermal substitution of the heat increment of feeding (HIF) in endotherms, based on energy consumption.

species substitution reference
birds
 mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) present Kaseloo & Lovvorn (2003)
 kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) present Masman et al. (1989)
 Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix) present Marjoniemi (2000)
 Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) none Klaassen et al. (1989)
 pigeon (Columba livia) present Rashotte et al. (1999)
 tawny owl (Strix aluco) present Bech & Præsteng (2004)
 house wren (Troglodytes aedon) present Chappell et al. (1997)
mammals
 short -tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda) present Hindle et al. (2003)
 star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) none Campbell et al. (2000)
 golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) present Šimek (1975)
 muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) present MacArthur & Campbell (1994)
 Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) none Rosen & Trites (2003)
 white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) present Jensen et al. (1999)