The expansion of range and population of the barn owl (Tyto alba javanica) in Peninsular Malaysia and in Sumatra and adjacent Islands : A review and update on the current situation.
Abstract
Expansion in numbers and habitats of barn owl (Tyto alba javanica) has occurred in Peninsular Malaysia and in Sumatra and adjacent islands as a natural feature as a consequence of expansion of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations with year round fruiting and build up of large populations of rats. The barn owl found itsel filling an ecological niche as a predator of the rats. Incluye referencias bibliográficas. Expansion in numbers and habitats of barn owl (Tyto alba javanica) has occurred in Peninsular Malaysia and in Sumatra and adjacent islands as a natural feature as a consequence of expansion of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations with year round fruiting and build up of large populations of rats. The barn owl found itsel filling an ecological niche as a predator of the rats.
Expansion in numbers and habitats of barn owl (Tyto alba javanica) has occurred in Peninsular Malaysia and in Sumatra and adjacent islands as a natural feature as a consequence of expansion of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations with year round fruiting and build up of large populations of rats. The barn owl found itsel filling an ecological niche as a predator of the rats.
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Depredación.
Lechuza.
Malaysia
Palma de aceite
Depredación.
Lechuza.
Malaysia
Palma de aceite