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Rat in fantail nest

Rat in fantail nest

Ship rats are capable climbers, and have had a huge impact on native birds, particularly during the nesting phase. This rat is eating eggs or chicks in a fantail’s nest.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10048620
Photograph by David Mudge

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Christina Troup. 'Small forest birds', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/small-forest-birds/1/5