The breeding diet of Wedge-tailed Eagles Aquila audax in the absence of rabbits: Kangaroo Island, South Australia
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01/01/2014
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Resumo |
Rabbits form a signifi cant component of the diet of the Wedge-tailed Eagle Aquila audax, particularly in temperate mainland Australia. The breeding-season diet of this eagle species was studied on Kangaroo Island, South Australia - a large island lacking rabbits. Wedge-tailed Eagles at three nest sites consumed mostly mammals (67% of prey individuals; 95% biomass; fi ve species), but also birds (33% of prey individuals; 5% biomass; fi ve species). Although roadkill is abundant on Kangaroo Island, further study is required to determine its relative infl uence in the diet of Wedge-tailed Eagles in this region. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
The Australian Bird Study Association |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30068086/fitzsimons-corella-2014.pdf |
Direitos |
2014, The Australian Bird Study Association |
Tipo |
Journal Article |