Notes on the breeding biology of Rufous Potoos (Nyctibius bracteatus) in lowland Ecuadorian Amazon. Issue 3 (21st August 2019)
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- Title:
- Notes on the breeding biology of Rufous Potoos (Nyctibius bracteatus) in lowland Ecuadorian Amazon. Issue 3 (21st August 2019)
- Main Title:
- Notes on the breeding biology of Rufous Potoos (Nyctibius bracteatus) in lowland Ecuadorian Amazon
- Authors:
- Vinueza‐Hidalgo, Gabriela S.
Mosquera, Diego
Blake, John G. - Abstract:
- Abstract: Five species of potoos occur in Ecuador, with Rufous Potoos ( Nyctibius bracteatus ) being one of the least known. We monitored a nest site of Rufous Potoos in a lowland forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon and provide information about the behavior of a nestling and one or more adults. Observations were conducted opportunistically from 10 August to 10 September 2018, and an infrared heat‐and‐motion activated camera was used to monitor the nest site from 11 September to 13 November 2018. We recorded 2006 10‐s videos of the nestling and/or adult(s) that we used to quantify behavior. The nestling spent most of its time perching (53%) and stretching (20.7%). Beginning when ~ 23 d old, the nestling began exercising its flight muscles and did so with increasing frequency over time. Adult behaviors included perching while brooding the nestling (55%), stretching (24%), flying (10.4%), and feeding the nestling (10.4%). The duration of the nestling period, ~ 2 mo, in our study was similar to that reported previously for this species. Our observations suggest that the breeding and nestling behavior of Rufous Potoos is similar to that of other Nyctibius species. However, additional studies are needed to better document the behavior of Rufous Potoos during the incubation period. Resumen: Notas sobre la biología reproductiva del Nictibio Rufo ( Nyctibius bracteatus ) en bosque de tierras bajas ecuatoriano Cinco especies de Nictibios ocurren en el Ecuador, siendo el Nictibio RufoAbstract: Five species of potoos occur in Ecuador, with Rufous Potoos ( Nyctibius bracteatus ) being one of the least known. We monitored a nest site of Rufous Potoos in a lowland forest in the Ecuadorian Amazon and provide information about the behavior of a nestling and one or more adults. Observations were conducted opportunistically from 10 August to 10 September 2018, and an infrared heat‐and‐motion activated camera was used to monitor the nest site from 11 September to 13 November 2018. We recorded 2006 10‐s videos of the nestling and/or adult(s) that we used to quantify behavior. The nestling spent most of its time perching (53%) and stretching (20.7%). Beginning when ~ 23 d old, the nestling began exercising its flight muscles and did so with increasing frequency over time. Adult behaviors included perching while brooding the nestling (55%), stretching (24%), flying (10.4%), and feeding the nestling (10.4%). The duration of the nestling period, ~ 2 mo, in our study was similar to that reported previously for this species. Our observations suggest that the breeding and nestling behavior of Rufous Potoos is similar to that of other Nyctibius species. However, additional studies are needed to better document the behavior of Rufous Potoos during the incubation period. Resumen: Notas sobre la biología reproductiva del Nictibio Rufo ( Nyctibius bracteatus ) en bosque de tierras bajas ecuatoriano Cinco especies de Nictibios ocurren en el Ecuador, siendo el Nictibio Rufo (Nyctibius bracteatus ) uno de los menos conocidos. Monitoreamos un nido de Nictibio Rufo en un bosque de tierras bajas en la Amazonía ecuatoriana y reportamos información acerca de comportamiento del polluelo y uno o más adultos. Se realizaron observaciones de manera oportunista desde 10 agosto hasta 10 septiembre 2018 y, se utilizó una cámara trampa desde 11 septiembre hasta 13 noviembre 2018 para monitoreo del nido. La cámara registró 2006 videos de 10‐seg del polluelo y/o adulto(s) que fueron usados para cuantificar comportamiento. El polluelo pasó la mayor parte del tiempo perchado en el árbol (53%) y estirándose (20.7%). A los ~ 23 días de edad, el polluelo comenzó a ejercitar los músculos de vuelo, incrementando en frecuencia con el tiempo. Los comportamientos de adultos incluyen perchado en el árbol mientras empolla (55%), estiramiento (24%), vuelo (10.4%) y alimentación del polluelo (10.4%). La duración de los períodos de crianza, 2 meses, en nuestro estudio fue similar a lo reportado anteriormente para la especie. Nuestras observaciones sugieren que la anidación y comportamiento del polluelo de Nictibio Rufo es similar a otras especies de Nyctibius . Sin embargo, estudios adicionales son necesarios para entender de mejor manera el comportamiento de Nictibios rufo durante el período de incubación. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Journal of field ornithology. Volume 90:Issue 3(2019)
- Journal:
- Journal of field ornithology
- Issue:
- Volume 90:Issue 3(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 90, Issue 3 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 90
- Issue:
- 3
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0090-0003-0000
- Page Start:
- 229
- Page End:
- 234
- Publication Date:
- 2019-08-21
- Subjects:
- Amazonia -- camera trap -- copulation -- Neotropics -- nest -- Nyctibiidae
Birds -- Periodicals
Ornithology -- Periodicals
Ornithologie -- Périodiques
Oiseaux -- Baguage -- Périodiques
Oiseaux -- Périodiques
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http://www.jstor.org/journals/02738570.html ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/jofo.12304 ↗
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