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Seed dispersal of Attalea phalerata (Palmae) by Crested caracaras (Caracara plancus) in the Pantanal and a review of frugivory by raptors [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
We observed Crested caracaras (Caracara plancus) consuming and dispersing fruits of the palm Attalea phalerata at Pantanal, Brazil. We reviewed the literature of seed dispersal by raptors and suggest that raptors may affect seed dispersal by three ...
Galetti, Mauro, Guimarães Jr., Paulo R.
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Differential fruit consumption of two Melastomataceae by birds in Serra da Mantiqueira, southeastern Brazil

open access: yes, 2004
In this study we report on the consumption of two syntopic Melastomataceae species by birds in a lower montane forest in Monte Verde, southeastern Brazil.
Gridi-Papp, Cristina Oishi   +2 more
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Distribuição geográfica, história natural e conservação da ararajuba (guarouba guarouba - psittacidae). [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The Golden Parakeet (Guarouba guarouba) is an endangered species of psittacid endemic to the Brazilian Amazon. Only a few studies of the species have been conducted in the wild, mostly in the last few years. The objectives of this study were to describe
Laranjeiras, Thiago Orsi
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Frugivory in cotingas of the Atlantic Forest of southeast Brazil

open access: yes, 2002
In this paper we present a list of plant species whose fruits are eaten by eight cotinga species (Carpornis cucullatus, C. melanocephalus, Laniisoma elegans, Lipaugus lanioides, Oxyruncus cristatus, Phibalura flavirostris, Procnias nudicollis, and ...
Pizo, Marco A.   +3 more
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Frugivoria e dispersão de sementes de Talauma ovata (Magnoliaceae) no sudeste brasileiro

open access: yes, 2002
Some plants are widely distributed, ranging in different vegetation types. Since bird distribution can be directly associated to vegetational cover, we expect that seed dispersers can also vary following phytophysiognomy for some ornithochorous plants ...
Lunardi, Vitor de Oliveira   +4 more
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Partilha de néctar de Eucalyptus spp., territorialidade e hierarquia de dominância em beija-flores (Aves: Trochilidae) no sudeste do Brasil

open access: yes, 2003
Territorial behavior in hummingbirds minimizes competition through aggressive interactions, resulting in a dominance hierarchy among species and individuals.
Antunes, Alexsander Z.
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Interações entre aves frugívoras e plantas em um fragmento de mata atlântica de Minas Gerais

open access: yes, 2004
We studied the frugivorous birds and their fruiting plants during two years in a forest fragment in Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Our aim was to identify the importance of birds and plants based on an importance index that comprise both the number ...
De Marco Jr., Paulo   +1 more
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Avian Frugivory In Cytharexyllum Myrianthum Cham (verbenaceae) In Pastures Near Campinas, São Paulo [frugivoria Por Aves Em Cytharexyllum Myrianthum Cham (verbenaceae) Em áreas De Pastagens De Campinas, Sp]

open access: yes, 2015
Isolated trees in pastures are now often, due to increasing devastation of forested areas, important feeding places for migratory or generalist birds.
Da Rosa G.A.B., Machado L.O.M.
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Birds at Eucalyptus and other flowers in Southern Brazil: A review

open access: yes, 2002
In southern Brazil, I recorded 14 species of hummingbirds, one woodpecker, three Psittacidae, four Tyrannidae, one mockingbird, and 31 tanagers and relatives at eucalyptus flowers.
Willis, Edwin O.
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Consumo dos frutos de Davilla rugosa (Dilleniaceae) por aves numa área de cerrado em São Carlos, Estado de São Paulo

open access: yes, 2002
Fruits have been considered an important feeding resource used not only by frugivorous birds, but also by omnivore and some insectivore species. In the present paper we are reporting the behavior of birds consuming fruits of Davilla rugosa (Dilleniaceae).
Galetti, Mauro   +1 more
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