Non-breeding Diet of the Letter-winged Kite in north-eastern South Australia
| Posted: |
06/10/2021 |
| Author(s): |
D. J. Baker-Gabb, J. D. Pettigrew |
Letter-winged Kites
Elanus scriptus were found to be feeding predominantly on House
Mice
Mus musculus in north-eastern South Australia. In its normal central Australian
range the Letter-winged Kite's diet has previously been recorded as consisting of native
mammals particularly the Long-haired Rat
Rattus villosissimus. Potential ramifications of
a major shift in dietary emphasis are discussed.
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