I´ve seen birds of prey (Buteo buteo) eat their own deceased young in the
nest, presumably nothing goes to waste and this provides them with energy to
feed the survivors. I´ve heard of, but not seen, large chicks eating smaller
chicks, too.
Spike.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Krentz" <ddkrentz@charter.net>
To: "Dinosaur List" <dinosaur@usc.edu>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:30 PM
Subject: Avian Cannibals
Are there good examples of birds cannibalizing, and if so why?
D