They'd seen a few of the avian predators on their way there, so he took what cover there was.
During their overland scramble to the river, many will be taken by avian and mammal predators.
In other words, being a black lizard on a black island provides you with camouflage from avian predators.
Both adaptations may make them better at avoiding avian predators.
When attacking potential avian predators they fly up at the predator and kick with their feet.
It will mat the plumage of avian predators, which can lead to their death.
All told, avian predators accounted for 77 percent of the reported incidents.
The Osprey is the main avian predator of larger fish in the area.
However, the butterflies preferentially fly in dusk, when few avian predators are around.
Adult California ground squirrels must defend against avian and mammalian predators.