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Siblicide in Bonelli's Eagle ( Aquila fasciata).

Authors :
Hernández-Matías, Antonio
Real, Joan
Parés, Francesc
Llacuna, Santiago
Source :
Journal of Raptor Research. Mar2016, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p125-128. 4p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a case study on the occurrence of two events of siblicide in Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata) which caused by its aggressive behavior. Topics discussed include decrease in the fertility rates and prey availability, increase in the mortality rates, resulting death of nestlings, impact of poor environmental conditions, removal of upper area skin and effect of aggression.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08921016
Volume :
50
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Raptor Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113545369
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3356/rapt-50-01-125-128.1