Predation can play a significant role on survival during migration as birds find themselves competing for resources in unfamiliar habitats. Here we describe the first documented observation of a Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk) predating an Archilochus colubris (Ruby-throated Hummingbird) during autumn migration. To our knowledge, this is the first documented record of any Buteo sp. hawk predating any Trochilidae (hummingbird). While predation on hummingbirds likely represents a minor source of mortality, identifying sources of predation and mortality is important in understanding the risk of migration for any species.
A Buteo sp. hawk predates a hummingbird (Trochilidae) during autumn migration
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Abstract
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | A Buteo sp. hawk predates a hummingbird (Trochilidae) during autumn migration |
Series title | Southeastern Naturalist |
DOI | 10.1656/058.022.0409 |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 4 |
Year Published | 2023 |
Language | English |
Publisher | BioOne |
Contributing office(s) | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
Description | 5 p. |
First page | N67 |
Last page | N71 |
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