Bone damage patterns found in the avian prey remains of crested caracara Caracara plancus (Aves, Falconiformes)

Montalvo, Claudia I.; Tallade, Pedro O.; Fernández, Fernando Julián; Moreira, Germán J.; Rafuse, Daniel J.; Santis, Luciano José María De

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2011.08.021

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“…In most papers, all the taxa recorded in the samples are mentioned but only those of mammals and, particularly, rodents, are highlighted and adjusted taxonomically whereas the rest are only classified up to the Order or Class level. A few studies evaluate other taxa besides rodents; that is, mainly amphibians, reptiles and birds (Fernández et al, 2009b;Montalvo and Tejerina, 2009;Montalvo et al, 2011;Fernández, 2012;Quintana, 2015;Denys et al, 2018;Royer et al, 2019). As mentioned above, it is noteworthy that these groups of vertebrates are treated according to their own methodology of evaluation (Bochenski et al, 1993(Bochenski et al, , 2009Bochenski and Tomek, 1994;Pinto Llona and Andrews, 1999;Castillo et al, 2001;Bochenski and Tornberg, 2003;Bochenski, 2005), which should be put to test with more samples of South American fauna.…”

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Review of the Actualistic Taphonomy of Small Mammals Ingested by South American Predators. Its Importance in the Interpretation of the Fossil Record

Montalvo

Fernández

2019

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In this paper, the current state of knowledge of the taphonomic characteristics of micromammal (rodents and marsupials) remains generated by the action of the different predators (avian raptors and carnivore mammals) of South America (particularly of Argentina), known through actualistic studies, is reviewed. The analyzed taphonomic attributes enabled the adjustment, by means of extensive comparisons among different groups of predators and prey, of the modification categories indicated in the original papers. The data herein revised and assessed suggest that the evaluated South American predators may be grouped into four categories of modification: a) Light (Tyto alba, Bubo virginianus, Strix chacoensis and Asio flammeus); b) Moderate (Athene cunicularia, Geranoaetus melanoleucus, Geranoaetus polyosoma and Pseudoscops clamator); c) Heavy (Circus buffoni, Caracara plancus, Elanus leucurus, Didelphis albiventris, Leopardus geoffroyi and Lontra longicaudis); d) Extreme (Milvago chimango, Puma concolor, Puma yagouaroundi, Conepatus chinga and Lycalopex griseus). Finally, the research herein discussed evaluates how these studies were applied in the fossil record of both palaeontological and archaeological sites of South America.Resumen. REVISIÓN DE LA TAFONOMÍA ACTUALÍSTICA DE LOS MICROMAMÍFEROS INGERIDOS POR DEPREDADORES DE AMÉRICA DEL SUR.SU IMPORTANCIA EN LA INTERPRETACIÓN DEL REGISTRO FÓSIL. En este trabajo se valora el estado actual del conocimiento de las características tafonómicas de los restos de micromamíferos (roedores y marsupiales) generados por la acción de los diferentes depredadores (aves rapaces y mamíferos carnívoros) de América del Sur (particularmente de Argentina), a través de la revisión de los estudios actualísticos. Los atributos tafonómicos analizados permitieron ajustar, a través de comparaciones extensas entre los diferentes grupos de depredadores y presas, las categorías de modificación indicadas en los artículos originales. La información revisada sugiere que los depredadores de América del Sur evaluados pueden agruparse en cuatro categorías de modificación: a) Ligera (Tyto alba, Bubo virginianus, Strix chacoensis y Asio flammeus); b) Moderada (Athene cunicularia, Geranoaetus melanoleucus, Geranoaetus polyosoma y Pseudoscops clamator); c) Fuerte (Circus buffoni, Caracara plancus, Elanus leucurus, Didelphis albiventris, Leopardus geoffroyi y Lontra longicaudis); d) Extrema (Milvago chimango, Puma concolor, Puma yagouaroundi, Conepatus chinga y Lycalopex griseus). Finalmente, se evalúa cómo estos estudios se aplicaron al registro zooarqueológico y paleontológico de América del Sur. Palabras clave. Modificaciones óseas. Neotafonomía. Micromamíferos. Depredadores. Análogos actuales. Argentina.

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Section: Current Status Of the Taphonomy Of Small Mammalsmentioning

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Review of the Actualistic Taphonomy of Small Mammals Ingested by South American Predators. Its Importance in the Interpretation of the Fossil Record

Montalvo

Fernández

2019

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“…This bird transports uneaten remains to nests frequently located in caves and rock shelters, and subsequently punctures bones with its beak during consumption. Thus, scavenging birds, such as the Egyptian vulture and southern caracara, produce bone accumulations representing differential consumption of body parts and bone modification (e.g., digestive corrosion) by prey size and diversity (Lloveras et al 2014;Tallade 2009, 2010;Montalvo et al 2011). These results, however, are contrary to Ballejo et al (2012) for American black vulture pellets with phalanges that exhibited strong digestive corrosion.…”

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Taphonomy and dispersion of bones scavenged by New World vultures and caracaras in Northwestern Patagonia: implications for the formation of archaeological sites

Ballejo

Fernández

Montalvo

et al. 2015

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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Scavenger birds can feed on large-to small-sized vertebrates and may contribute in the formation of archaeological sites. To evaluate the modifications and dispersal patterns of bones produced by New World vulture and caracara from Northwestern Patagonia, samples of adult sheep, young sheep, and hare carcasses were offered and subsequently analyzed. New World vultures and caracaras quickly fed on the samples. Taphonomic and bone dispersal patterns suggest two types of accumulations:(1) open-air sites with large and medium-sized vertebrates represented by complete, fractured, scratched, notched, and punctured elements and (2) rock shelter or cave sites dominated by small vertebrates represented by broken, corroded, fractured, and digested elements.

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“…Actualistic and observational studies of bird bone disarticulation, wear, and damage contribute to understanding the development of fossil assemblages and distinguishing different forms of decay (Bickart, ; Livingston, ; Serjeantson et al ., ; Cruz, , ; Montalvo et al ., ). Insects are just one group affecting the preservation of bone, and more often studies of insect damage are associated with human burials (Huchet et al ., ; Kaiser and Katterwe, ; Maat, ; Pittoni, ).…”

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Taphonomic Study of Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) Bone Modification Resulting from the Burial and Feeding Behavior of the American Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)

Dirrigl¹,

Perrotti

2013

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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Actualistic and observational studies of bird bone disarticulation, wear, and damage contribute to understanding the development of fossil assemblages and distinguishing non-cultural from cultural deposition. The American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) is known for seeking small bird carcasses to lay eggs and provide food for its brooding larvae. In this study, we examine the resulting body parts of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) carcasses to investigate the taphonomy resulting from the burial and feeding behavior of the beetles. Evidence of breakage, cracking, embedding, flaking, furrowing, pitting, polishing, and staining was observed on the bones of carcasses balled and brooded by the beetles. Based on the results, the implication of potential bird carcass intrusion in archaeological sites, where the beetle is found, is discussed.

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Bone damage patterns found in the avian prey remains of crested caracara Caracara plancus (Aves, Falconiformes)

Cited by 33 publications

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Review of the Actualistic Taphonomy of Small Mammals Ingested by South American Predators. Its Importance in the Interpretation of the Fossil Record

Review of the Actualistic Taphonomy of Small Mammals Ingested by South American Predators. Its Importance in the Interpretation of the Fossil Record

Taphonomy and dispersion of bones scavenged by New World vultures and caracaras in Northwestern Patagonia: implications for the formation of archaeological sites

Taphonomic Study of Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) Bone Modification Resulting from the Burial and Feeding Behavior of the American Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus americanus)

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