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A case of predation of an Eurasian Eagle Owl by a Bonelli's eagle. [PDF]
, 2016 Although some of these hypotheses are not mutually exclusive, in light of our field observations and experience with both species in the study area, we would favor the first hypothesis as food availability is low in our study area (P.
García Ripollés, Clara +3 more
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2023 IntroductionPlastics are found in ecosystems worldwide and can have widespread impacts on organisms and the environment. Cathartid vultures, including the black vulture (Coragyps atratus) and the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), have adapted to urbanized
Hannah C. Partridge +4 more
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The Strikingly Uniform, Highly Turbulent Interstellar Medium of the Most Luminous Galaxy in the Universe [PDF]
, 2015 Observed at z = 4.601 and with L_bol = 3.5 x 10^14 Lsun, W2246-0526 is the most luminous galaxy known in the Universe, and hosts a deeply-buried active galactic nucleus (AGN)/super-massive black hole (SMBH). Discovered using the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), W2246-0526 is classified as a Hot Dust Obscured Galaxy (Hot DOG), based on its ...
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Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.Water availability strongly influences the ecology of terrestrial birds and mammals. It will likely play an increasing role as a limiting factor as climate change and human demand make water availability scarcer. However, we lack a knowledge synthesis describing our current understanding of the use of water sources, particularly for wildlife hydration.
Carlos M. Delgado‐Martínez +3 more
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NESTING OF THE GREATER YELLOW-HEADED VULTURE (CATHARTES MELAMBROTUS) IN EASTERN PERU [PDF]
, 2022 The Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) is one of the less known cathartids (Cathartiformes, Cathartidae), especially in its reproductive biology, being the only species in the family that does not have nest description. Here I describe
Rivas-Fuenzalida, Tomás Antonio
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Animal Conservation, EarlyView.Our review of 195 studies highlights the consensus on raptors’ avoidance behavior and population decline post‐wind farm installation, emphasizing the significant risks posed by mountaintop wind farms to soaring raptors. Adult raptor mortality, particularly among endangered species, and the elevated collision risks faced by young individuals underscore ...
I. Estellés‐Domingo +1 more
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The shapes of bird beaks are highly controlled by nondietary factors [PDF]
, 2016 Bird beaks are textbook examples of ecological adaptation to diet, but their shapes are also controlled by genetic and developmental histories. To test the effects of these factors on the avian craniofacial skeleton, we conducted morphometric analyses on
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Diversidad de aves rapaces diurnas en la Reserva de la Biosfera Selva El Ocote, Chiapas, México
Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 2009 LA PÉRDIDA Y DEGRADACIÓN DE AMBIENTES NATURALES ESTÁ AFECTANDO A GRUPOS FUNCIONALES DE GRAN RELEVANCIA, COMO LAS AVES RAPACES DIURNAS. EN ESTE ESTUDIO EVALUAMOS LA VARIACIÓN ESPACIAL DE LA DIVERSIDAD DE ESTE GRUPO EN LA ZONA NÚCLEO Y DE AMORTIGUAMIENTO ...
JOSÉ LUIS RANGEL +2 more
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