Seychelles Magpie-robins interact with nesting Hawksbill Turtles

Authors

  • Chris Tagg Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island, Seychelles https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7133-4119
  • Eric Blais Nature Seychelles, P.O. Box 1310, The Centre for Environment & Education, The Sanctuary, Roche Caiman, Mahe, Seychelles

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1714

Abstract

Cousin Island Special Reserve is a nesting hotspot of Hawksbill Turtles Eretmocheys imbricata. As part of on-going long-term monitoring, emerging females are observed and nests noted and marked. It has been observed in some seasons that Seychelles Magpie-robins Copsychus sechellarum have fed on turtle eggs that have been dug up by nesting female turtles. These novel observations were made again during the 2023/24 breeding season. Here we bring to attention this novel interaction between two species of interest.

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Author Biographies

Chris Tagg, Nature Seychelles, Cousin Island, Seychelles

Science Officer based on Cousin Island Special Reserve

Over a decade now of field work but now curious about pursuing acadamia, education and sharing the fascinating world and species we are fortunate to work with and study.

Eric Blais, Nature Seychelles, P.O. Box 1310, The Centre for Environment & Education, The Sanctuary, Roche Caiman, Mahe, Seychelles

Cousin Island co-ordinator

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Published

2026-03-26

How to Cite

Tagg, C., & Blais, E. (2026). Seychelles Magpie-robins interact with nesting Hawksbill Turtles. Biodiversity Observations, 16(1), 15–18. https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1714

Issue

Vol. 16 (2026)

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Copyright (c) 2026 Chris Tagg; Eric Blais

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