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. 2021 Mar 12;11(3):235. doi: 10.3390/life11030235

Table 1.

Ethograms of the recorded traits feather pecks delivered (FPD), aggressive pecks delivered (APD) and threats delivered (TD).

Trait Definition
FPD Non-aggressive severe pecks or pulls are directed to the plumage of conspecifics, sometimes resulting in pulled-out feathers and a recipient, which tolerates or moves away. Therefore, the deliverer does not adopt any special body posture.
APD Pecks delivered in an upright body posture against (mainly) the head and other parts of the recipient’s body.
TD Visual fixation on the recipient in an upright body posture followed by the recipient’s avoidance or withdrawal behavior.