A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) was observed stooping on a Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) that was eventually attacked by a nearby Common Raven (Corvus corax). This incident reinforces the idea that ravens are opportunistic and intelligent predators capable of kleptoparasitizing large prey items.
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1 September 2000
Whimbrel Attacked by a Peregrine Falcon and Killed by a Common Raven in Northern California
Anthony J. Maguire
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