Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 49A(1-2) 2006
Issue:
VOL 49A(1-2) 2006
Keywords:
Vistulian (Weichselian), fossil bird remains, cave deposits, pellets, Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca)
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On the taphonomic origins of Vistulian bird remains from cave deposits in Poland
Abstract:
The species composition of 23 assemblages of birds whose remains come from Vistulian deposits of 10 caves in southern Poland was compared with that of birds found in the diet of contemporary European Eagle Owls, from 20 sites, and Snowy Owls, from 13 sites. Several similarities were found to occur between bird assemblages from those deposits and from pellets of Eagle Owls. Most of the Vistulian bird remains under analysis seem to come from victims of Eagle Owls. A small proportion of these assemblages may have a different origin; potential sources are indicated.
