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.

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

Issue

Vol. 16 (2026)

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2026 Chris Tagg; Eric Blais

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

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

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