Nest Robbing and Food Storing by New Zealand Falcons (Falco novaeseelandiae)
Journal
Raptor Research
Volume
13
Issue
2 (Summer)
Year
1979
Pages
51-56
Section
Scientific Papers
Online Text
Abstract
New Zealand Falcons at hack (i.e., controlled liberty) or in the wild were seen attempting to rob nests or to capture fledging young on at least 11 occasions. Food storage or retrieval was seen in numerous instances in 8 captive or semicaptive falcons and 13 wild pairs. Common situations in which these behaviors were seen are outlined, and the significance of food storage in raptors is discussed.
File attachments
p00051-p00056.pdf
(792.61 KB)
