Predation of nestling house finches (Haemorhous mexicanus) by a dusky rattlesnake, Crotalus aquilus, in Hidalgo, Mexico

Autores/as

  • Fanny Rebón-Gallardo
  • Oscar Flores-Villela
  • David R. Ortíz-Ramírez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2015.04.001

Palabras clave:

Feeding, Gluttony, Predation, Viperidae, Fringillidae, Pygmy rattlesnakes, Montane rattlesnakes, Mexico

Resumen

For the first time, a case of predation on a Haemorhous mexicanus nest by the dusky rattlesnake Crotalus aquilus is presented. The phenomenon of gluttony by this rattlesnake, which may have caused the death of the snake is also documented; since it had already eaten an adult Peromyscus maniculatus before consuming the 4 chicks in the nest.

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Número

Vol. 86 Núm. 2 (2015): junio, 2015

Sección

NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS (cancelada desde 2017)