Predatory behaviour of common kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) in the wild

Journal of Ethology

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 461-465

  Csermely, Davide ^a   Bonati, Beatrice ^a   Romani, Romano ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PARMA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Behaviour description; Common kestrel; Falco tinnunculus; Predation; Predatory behaviour; Wildlife

Indexed keywords

AVES; FALCO TINNUNCULUS; RAPTORES;

EID: 70349516265     PISSN: 02890771     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10164-008-0143-7     Document Type: Article

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