Nestling development and data on nests and eggs of Topaza pella (Aves, Trochilidae) in Amapá state, northern Brazil
Acta amaz
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50(2): 138-141, abr - jun. 2020.
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ABSTRACT
The Crimson Topaz, Topaza pella, is the least known of the two hummingbird species of this exclusively Amazonian trochilid genus, that also includes T. pyra. Most available information on T. pella nests, young and reproductive behavior is based on anecdotal observations from Guyana in the 1930s and 1950s. Here, we provide new data on nest description, eggs and parental care of T. pella, and the growth and development of two nestlings over a 22-day period. We studied four nests in areas of dense terra firme forest in the state of Amapá, Brazil. All nests were in forked branches of shrubs over water bodies, and had a cup-like form. One nest contained two elongated white eggs, and another, two nestlings, which had their development recorded until they left the nest. (AU)
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Main subject:
Reproduction
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Birds
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Amazonian Ecosystem
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta amaz
Journal subject:
Science
Year:
2020
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Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria Municipal de Turismo de Serra do Navio/BR
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Universidade Federal do Amapá/BR
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Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará/BR
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