The mountain caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) as an accumulator of faunal remains: neotaphonomic insights for the assessment of Andean zooarchaeological records

Key Points

• Faunal remains accumulation offers new insights into neotaphonomic processes.
• Key evidence includes the examination of deposition patterns, revealing significant findings across a range of sites.
• Analysis utilizes zooarchaeological methods, focusing on ecological interactions within Andean ecosystems.
• This work emphasizes the need for integrated approaches in understanding past ecosystems and their faunal records.