Notes on a predation event of Passer domesticus (Birds, Passeridae) by Philodryas olfersii (Squamata, Dipsadidae) in an urban area of the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco, Brazil

Abstract

This communication reports a predation event, where the snake Philodryas olfersii captures and eats a House Sparrow Passer domesticus. This observation occurred in an urban area of the Zona da Mata, Pernambuco State, Brazil, in the municipality of Nazaré da Mata on June 21, 2009.

Keywords

• Prey
• Feeding behavior
• Bird
• Snake
• Diet