What subtle behavior precedes a wild bullfinch committing to approaching a food source?
Answer
Subtle surveillance from a nearby, concealed perch.
Observing where they perch before feeding—often a nearby, slightly concealed branch—allows one to gauge their comfort level before they commit to the feeder itself, indicating a period of subtle surveillance.
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