The diet of the Common Kestrel in the urban environment of the city of Nitra

Abstract

The diet of the Common Kestrel in the urban environment of the city of Nitra The diet of the urban Common Kestrel population was studied in Nitra during 2003-2005. Totally, 671 prey items were identified by the analysis of pellets and prey remains collected under the nesting sites. Insect, mainly represented by order Coleoptera, was found to be the most abundant prey. Regarding biomass, the Common Vole ( Microtus arvalis ) was predominated. In comparison with other articles published, the studied sample was rather rich in the Lesser White-toothed Shrew ( Crocidura suaveolens ) and the House Mouse ( Mus cf. musculus ).