Predation of free-ranging Common Poorwills in Saskatchewan.

• Main Authors: Kalcounis-Rüppell, Matina C., NC DOCKS at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Language: English
• Published: 1995
• Subjects: Stump; Circus cyaneus
• Online Access: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/M_Kalcounis-Ruppell_Predation_1995.pdf

Although losses of Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) nests to predators are common, little is known about predation on adults. Remains of three adults, radio-tagged in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Saskatchewan, were found. The transmitter of a female was found woven into the base of a Nor...