Warbler cannibalism

A starving Warbler captured feeding on either flesh or bugs from the dead body of another Warbler during bird's migration on board. Footage captured on October 16 2018 whilst crossing the gulf of Mexico

[@indolens1976]

Look like it's primarily eating flesh from the cavity of the eye. That's the easiest way to access flesh on any animal that hasn't got an opening in it's carcass! :) Love your videos!

[@leomckillop1077]

Wasn't really getting in there like a hawk would, looked more like it was going after bugs attracted to the dead bird. Interesting footage for sure!

[@OdiFroilan]

As mentioned in the description, the Palm Warbler could of been eating bugs although the dead bird was later investigated and no bugs could be seen anywhere on it.

[@iliasnir]

@@OdiFroilan the dead bird had no bugs because the palm warbler ate them all 😁

[@lefou131313]

Most probably picking off insects & maggots just like mice do from each other...savage isn’t it! If they were 500x bigger they wouldn’t be such a pretty sight...