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| To: | "Chris Sanderson" <>, "John Garvin" <> |
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| Subject: | Question... |
| From: | "Mike Carter" <> |
| Date: | Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:05:53 +1000 |
Part of the Healesville Sanctuary (in Victoria) raptor flight display which
I saw in April 2009 included a demonstration of a Black-breasted Buzzard
breaking eggs with stones. We were assured that this was a natural habit of
the species, not something taught whilst in captivity. I was so gob-smacked
that though that was only 16 months ago I can't quite remember precisely how
it was done! IF I recall correctly, the bird held a large stone/small rock
in its bill which it then hurled at the egg from a standing or jumping
position. If it missed or the egg was only cracked, not broken, it collected
the rock and had a second or third attempt!
Mike Carter 30 Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza VIC 3930 Tel (03) 9787 7136 |
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