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OCR: SOCIAL INTERACTION Crested Eagle (Morphnus guianensis FR RT William Clark All raptors defend an area immediately surrounding the nest Defense of the larger hunting territory is much more difficult Parts of the hunting territ.ory that op not provide much food may be wea akly defended or not at all. This Crested Hawk Eagle may vigorously defend only favorite perching spots in productive areas of its hunting territory. Other factors that play role in defense behavior include the season (Is prey abundant or scarce?) breeding cycle (Are hungr chicks being fed by their parents?) an intruder's behavior (1s threatening or just passing through?), and the condition of the terri itory holder (A bird that has just eaten less easily provoked than hungry one.). contents ontions 4inb bookmark menu auiane ...