Pluck-Branchlets

Using the distal portion of the trunk to pluck leaves and small branchlets from trees and shrubs. All age/sex groups engage in this technique except, perhaps, infants - it is not clear at exactly what age this technique is acquired.

References: Poole & Granli 2021. (Full reference list)

This behavior occurs in the following context(s): Foraging & Comfort Technique