Golden Eagle attacks Prairie Falcon

John M. Cooper


1278 Laurel Road, RR 3, Sidney, B.C. V8L 3×9


Abstract: A Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) attack on a Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) in the Bugaboo Mountains, B.C., is described. The attack appeared to be predatory rather than merely aggressive.

Key words: Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, Prairie Falcon, Falco mexicanus, British Columbia, interaction


PDFicon Cooper, J.M. 1991. Golden Eagle attacks Prairie Falcon. British Columbia Birds 1:11-12
 


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