Observations of a live Glaucous-winged Gull chick in an active Bald Eagle nest
January 1, 2003
We report an apparent nonlethal predation attempt on and subsequent adoption of a Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) chick by a pair of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in the Aleutian Archipelago, Alaska. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a live Glaucous-winged Gull chick in a Bald Eagle nest. We describe our observations of this occurrence and offer explanations on how it may have occurred.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Observations of a live Glaucous-winged Gull chick in an active Bald Eagle nest |
| DOI | 10.1676/03-046 |
| Authors | R.G. Anthony, J.T. Faris |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | The Wilson Bulletin |
| Index ID | 70024700 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |