Galapagos mockingbird (Mimus parvulus) preys on an invasive mammal

Kiyoko M. Gotanda; Diana M.T. Sharpe; Luis F. De Léon

doi:10.1676/14-055.1

Galapagos mockingbird (Mimus parvulus) preys on an invasive mammal

Kiyoko M. Gotanda
, Diana M.T. Sharpe
, Luis F. De Léon

Biology

McGill University
Smithsonian Institution
Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología de Panamá

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Abstract

Galapagos Mockingbirds (Mimus parvulus) are opportunistic feeders that have been observed engaging in a variety of unusual predatory behaviors. Here, we report on a specific behavior that we observed: a Galapagos Mockingbird preying on an invasive mammal by repeatedly hitting it on the ground. We discuss the reasons that the mockingbird might have engaged in this behavior and the potential implications this could have for native biodiversity and conservation on the Galapagos Islands.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	138-141
Number of pages	4
Journal	Wilson Journal of Ornithology
Volume	127
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1676/14-055.1
State	Published - Mar 1 2015

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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Ecology
Animal Science and Zoology

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rodent

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