Ecology of the Letter-winged Kite
Lisa and Peter Nunn
The raptor research grant for 2023 has belatedly been awarded. Congratulations to Lisa and Peter Nunn for being awarded a grant for their research project on the ecology of the Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus). The grant money will be used to analyse the contents of regurgitated pellets have been collected from Letter-winged Kite roosts.
Lisa and Peter’s study aims to provide long-term analysis of the diet of the Letter-winged Kite in its core range of the Channel Country, including periods during and outside of Long-haired Rat (Rattus villosissimus) plagues, and during and outside of breeding events. This species’ diet has never been studied across multiple years, so the study will provide comprehensive information on that aspect of their ecology.
Birdlife Australia Raptor Group wish Lisa and Peter the best of luck in their endeavours and look forward to receiving updates on their progress.
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