Herbivores but not vegans: Deer as nest predators

• DOI: 10.1111/aec.13374
• Publication Date: 2023-05-27T04:34:34Z
• Authors: M. Soledad Vazquez; Daniela V. Gonzalez; Guillermo C. Amico
• Keywords: Occupancy

Abstract Deer abundance and occupancy areas are currently increasing worldwide, with unknown consequences for birds. impacts on birds have mainly been assumed to be indirect through mechanisms that negatively influence vegetation complexity reduce habitat quality. Information the direct negative bird breeding success is scattered rudimentary. Here we documented, videos filmed camera traps, non‐native deer preying nests. We supported this finding by investigating nest predator behaviour in other of world both scientific literature audio‐visual platforms. suggest our naturalist records collected information might reflect poorly understood behaviour, native populations. In a high number individuals, predation could severe birds, causing serious alterations their biology. Future studies needed address questions about an increase density avian