Insights into neanderthal bird hunting practices during MIS5-3: Taphonomical analysis of avian remains from Valdegoba cave (Burgos, Spain)
Journal: Journal of Archaeological Science Reports
Year: 2025

• The avian assemblage from Valdegoba cave corresponds to a mixed contribution of both human and non-human predators. • Valdegoba cave shows bird proccesing by Neanderthal groups. • Hunting and processing of small prey are a significant aspect of Neanderthal behaviour. Small-prey exploitation has been considered an important component of socio-economic development of past human groups. Consequently, several studies have set the focus on taphonomical analysis of small animals such as birds or lep