Organism

Zone-tailed Hawk

TL;DR

Bird of prey that mimics turkey vultures in coloration and flight pattern (aggressive mimicry).

Buteo albonotatus

Bird

Bird of prey that mimics turkey vultures in coloration and flight pattern (aggressive mimicry). Prey don't flee from non-threatening vultures, allowing the hawk to approach closely before attacking.

Notable Traits of Zone-tailed Hawk

  • Aggressive mimic
  • Vulture mimicry
  • Predatory deception

Related Mechanisms for Zone-tailed Hawk

Aggressive Mimicry Batesian Mimicry

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