Birds of Prey: Roles and Value (Lecture Notes)

Flashcards covering the roles and ecological value of birds of prey as described in the notes.

Which bird of prey is typical during the day?

Eagles.

Which bird of prey is typical at night?

Owls.

Which birds are scavengers among the birds of prey?

Vultures and kites.

What pests do birds of prey help control by preying on them?

Rodents – mice and rats.

Which reptiles are controlled by birds of prey?

Lizards and snakes.

Name the crop and grazing animals mentioned that are controlled by birds of prey.

Dassies, red billed Quelia.

What type of individuals do birds of prey kill within populations of birds and smaller mammals?

Weak, sick and injured individuals.

What negative effect can vultures and kites have when scavenging on carcasses?

Spreading of disease.

What do vultures indicate to landowners and hunters?

The presence of carcasses or remains.