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Autolycism

Use of the opportunities provided by the activities of another animal, without the bird becoming a parasite or developing a commensal relationship. Examples include birds using buildings for nesting, or feeding on soil animals in an arable field, in both cases making use of human activities.

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From Peter Weaver's Birdwatcher's Dictionary
Copyright © 1981 by Peter Weaver


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