Merlin Falco columbarius preys and feeds offshore
https://doi.org/10.4081/rio.2023.664
Accepted: 7 December 2022
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This short report describes two cases of predation carried out by Merlin Falco columbarius in open sea, highlighting the ability of this species to feed during active migration.
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