Whooping crane preyed upon by golden eagle
The Auk
By: Ronald M. Windingstad, Harry E. Stiles, and Roderick C. Drewien
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Abstract
The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is the largest predatory bird in North America and is well known for its predatory abilities. Attacks have been reported on mammals such as whitetail jackrabbits (Lepus townsendi) (McGahan 1967, J. Wildl. Mgmt. 31: 496), pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) (Bruhns 1970, Can. Field-Natur. 84: 301), Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) (Kelleher and O'Malia 1971, Auk 88: 186), and Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) (Carnie 1954, Condor 56: 3). This communication describes an attack on an immature Whooping Crane (Grus americana) by a Golden Eagle and the subsequent necropsy findings.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Whooping crane preyed upon by golden eagle |
| Series title | The Auk |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Ornithological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 393 |
| Last page | 394 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| City | Rangely |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |