what are generalist foraging and specialist foraging strategies?

Answer 1

In futher addition, the benefit of being a generalist is that you have a wide source of food available. This is handy if certain foods are seasonal etc. However, the disadvantages are that you are competing with many other species that will also utilise that niche. In contrast, specialists have a niche space unlikely to be used by other species, therefore less competition. The down side is, however that should a catastrophe occur (eg drought, cylone), or if foods are seasonal, you are at risk of losing your food source.

Answer 2

Foraging Strategies

Answer 3

Generalists will eat almost anything. Rats, cockroaches, goats, and humans are generalists.

Specialists have a very limited diet. Pandas and koalas are specialists.

Answer 4

In addittion to the above answer, you might consider physical adaptations for special diets. For example an ant eater uses a tongue adapted to getting into nests. Some birds for example have beaks that are adapted to very specific food sources, such as humming birds can only access nectar.