First record of predation of the Smilisca baudinii frog (Hylidae) by the Crane Hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) (Accipitridae).
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https://doi.org/10.55924/ucireg.v3i1.34Keywords:
regeneration; smilisca baudinni; geranospiza caerulescens; trophic interaction; biodiversity; Costa Rica; Frog Sparrowhawk.Abstract
This study examines the interaction between the Sparrowhawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) and the nocturnal tree frog Smilisca baudinni in the Ventanas residential area, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. A Frog Sparrowhawk was observed hunting and feeding on a tree frog, highlighting the importance of understanding trophic relationships in ecosystems. This finding highlights the need to conserve natural habitats, the region’s endangered biodiversity, and monitor the ecosystem services they provide. In a broader context, the paper emphasizes the urgency of addressing the underlying causes of habitat loss and deforestation in Costa Rica, highlighting regeneration as a crucial strategy to restore ecological balance in the region.
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