The screech owl parent captures prey, beheads them & brings them back to the nest for owlings. But not the blindsnake!
Rena dulcis is brought back alive, where it takes up residence, eating insect pests & parasites that might harm the chicks.
Rena dulcis is brought back alive, where it takes up residence, eating insect pests & parasites that might harm the chicks.
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Studies show that nests where blindsnakes are found produce chicks that grow faster & remain healthier.
It looks like it's singing a very tiny little snake song.
Can we get the unlikely friendship story of "Momma Screech and the Blindsnake"?