Notes on a predation event of Passer domesticus (Birds, Passeridae) by Philodryas olfersii (Squamata, Dipsadidae) in an urban area of the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco, Brazil

Notes on a predation event of Passer domesticus (Birds, Passeridae) by Philodryas olfersii (Squamata, Dipsadidae) in an urban area of the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco, Brazil

This communication reports a predation event, where the snake Philodryas olfersii captures and eats a House Sparrow Passer domesticus. This observation occurred in an urban area of the Zona da Mata, Pernambuco State, Brazil, in the municipality of Nazaré da Mata on June 21, 2009.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ednilza Maranhão dos Santos, Gleymerson Vieira Lima de Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi 2011-12-01
Series:Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi. Ciências Naturais
Subjects:
Prey
Feeding behavior
Bird
Snake
Diet
Online Access:http://www.museu-goeldi.br/editora/bn/artigos/cnv6n3_2011/nota%28almeida%29.pdf
Description
Summary:This communication reports a predation event, where the snake Philodryas olfersii captures and eats a House Sparrow Passer domesticus. This observation occurred in an urban area of the Zona da Mata, Pernambuco State, Brazil, in the municipality of Nazaré da Mata on June 21, 2009.
ISSN:1981-8114

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