The study on food habits of the Indian Eagle Owl, (Bubo bengalensis) by analysing their regurgitated pellets. The diet composition of Indian Eagle Owl was studied at Junagadh out scouts Gujarat, India (21º33'59"N, 70º37'25"E). Samples were collected from nesting site of Indian Eagle Owl and analysis of 58 regurgitated pellets yielded 89 prey items. The results of the present study indicated that Indian Eagle Owl are opportunistic nocturnal predators for controlling of rodent and especially totally depended on one species Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica) as monotonous diet. They used stones for digestion or unknown reason. They are survived with monotonous diet and breed successfully. This article is one of the warm evidence for Owls are as bio-control agents because they control rodent population which are harmful for agriculture.
Type of Publication
Research Paper
Full Text