birding-aus Leeches for lunch?

["Carol Probets" <>]

After a recent rainforest walk, as we sat there picking off the 
inevitable leeches, the question arose: Are there any birds which eat 
leeches?

I couldn't think of any examples, and although leeches belong to the 
same phylum as earthworms (Annelida) I reckon they would be a much 
less inviting meal for a bird. I would imagine that unless they were 
properly killed (difficult to do) they would probably attach to the 
inside of the digestive tract. Does anyone know of any birds that 
successfully feed on leeches (either terrestrial or aquatic)?

Cheers,
Carol


Carol Probets
Katoomba NSW


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