Unusual vertebrate prey taken by some Neotropical birds: Pequeños vertebrados como presas poco frecuentes de algunas aves neotropicales

Carlos A.  Delgado-V.; Daniel M.  Brooks

Autores/as

Carlos A. Delgado-V. Instituto de Biología, Universidad de Antioquia
Daniel M. Brooks Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Houston Museum of Natural Science,

Resumen

While typically insectivorous species may consume small vertebrates at times (e.g., Hayes & Argana 1990), the case for frugivores consuming vertebrates is even more unusual (e.g., Fleig 1998). Herein we report what is apparently the first incident of a motmot (Momotidae: Momotus aequatorialis) taking a mouse, and the first record of a Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava) taking an anole. We supplement these observations in nature with those of captive birds where applicable.

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