available thesis regarding megapode super-precociality

[david peters <davidrpeters@earthlink.net>]

An online thesis from 1999 by Sharon Wong is available in multiple pdfs at:

http://www4.gu.edu.au:8080/adt-root/public/adt-QGU20030303.142139/

Lots of insight on what happens in baby birds that can fly upon hatching and 
mama ain't around.

Interesting tidbit: "The movement of live food appeared to be an important food 
recognition cue and may provide a learning experience to develop efficient 
foraging abilities. Similarly, drinking was a learned behaviour, brought about 
by pecking at objects floating on the water surface."

Good work, Dr. Wong!

David Peters
St. Louis