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| Perrella,Daniel Fernandes; Guida,Fernanda Junqueira Vaz. |
| Abstract: Ramphastidae is Family of secondary cavity-nesting birds that is endemic to the Neotropical region. Here we provide a comprehensive literature review of nest measurements, and new information on characteristics of the nest cavity, parental nest attendance, incubation and nestling period of the Red-breasted Toucan, Ramphastos dicolorus. We also add information on the origin of the seeds found inside toucan nests and propose a potential function for them. Eight nests were studied in three cavities during six breeding seasons at Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga, São Paulo, and at a private allotment in Ibiúna, southeastern Brazil. The reproductive activities of the birds were observed from September to February. In one cavity, we found the... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Breeding biology; Cavity-nester; Hive coexistence; Incubation and nestling periods; Regurgitated seeds. |
| Ano: 2019 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-06032019000100208 |
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