Behavior at a nest of Amazilia lactea (Aves, Trochilidae)
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Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul
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Abstract
The hummingbird Amazilia lactea (Lesson, 1832) built a nest in São Paulo, Brazil, in the spring (Oct) and added lichens during incubation. The female incubated over 70 per cent of the day, 1-56 min per visit, and brooded two small young somewhat less; brooding stopped by about 10 days of age, as did night brooding. Lack of night brooding for large young hummingbirds may reflect lack of space in a small nest. Young stayed in the nest 19 days. Feedings were widely spaced, and presence of possible predators caused alarm.
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Amazilia lactea, nest, behavior, Brazil
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English
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Iheringia. Série Zoologia. Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul, n. 89, p. 177-182, 2000.
