Montpellier Snakes (Malpolon monspessulanus) as predators of Audouin's Gull (Larus audouinii) chicks

• Autores: Daniel Oro de Rivas
• Localización: Butlletí del Grup Català d'Anellament, ISSN 1130-2070, Vol. 14, Nº. 1, 1997, págs. 65-67
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This note documents two cases of predation by Montpellier Snakes Malpolon monspessulanus on Audouin's Gull Larus audouinii chicks in the Ebro Delta colony (north-western Mediterranean). On both occasions, snakes killed gull chicks in the presence of the parents, but parent gulls did not attempt to intervene against the predator. Observations suggest that predation by Montpellier Snakes does not constitute a significant threat for Audouin's Gull ut the Ebro Delta.