Breeding biology of the White-throated Kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis) in Brazil and Bolivia

Lopes, Leonardo Esteves; Heming, Neander Marcel; Jahn, Alex E.; Ferreira, Dalila de Fátima; Putaré, Omar Barroso; Marini, Miguel Ângelo

doi:10.1676/1559-4491.130.4.915

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“…Studies on breeding bioecology differ from simple observations of some breeding aspect inventories to detailed studies based on monitoring of nests and the nestlings in avian species [1,2]. Data resulted from these studies are crucial for the development of avian life-history theory and the employment of adequate conservation management for these species and their environments [3].…”

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Breeding Performances of the European Blackbird (Turdus merula) in Morocco: Habitat Selection, Breeding Phenology, and Breeding Success

Hassani¹,

Mansouri²,

Squalli³

et al. 2021

International Journal of Zoology

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The European Blackbird (Turdus merula) is a widespread species. In Morocco, available knowledge on this species is limited to a few descriptive pieces of information with no detailed data provided. With climate change and the intensification of agricultural activities, the study of the breeding performances of this species is indispensable for management purposes. This study investigates breeding biology, nesting habitats, breeding chronology, and reproductive success of the European Blackbird in both apple orchards and surrounding woody vegetation at Ait Ayach (Morocco) between March and August 2016. We monitored weekly nest status, nesting sites, breeding dates, and failure factors. Results showed that the European Blackbird nests mainly in apple orchards, on Golden Delicious and Starkrimson Delicious trees. Nest height above the ground was 214.15 ± 0.09 cm. Blackbird nests were cup-shaped with medium size dimensions and built from twigs, including dry leaves, stems, and roots walled by the mud. Breeding activities started firstly by nest construction during the last week of April, secondly by egg laying during the first week of May, and thirdly by hatching during the second week of May. Among the 74 surveyed nests, 100% were active during the nesting phase and 88.38% of eggs have succeeded during the incubation phase. In total, 69.03% of chicks have been emancipated. In short, 15.9% of clutches were attacked by predators, 14.35% of clutches were failed due to nest desertion, and 8.75% of chicks were dead. Our study provides the first and only detailed data on reproductive parameters of the European Blackbird in Moroccan ecosystems. Data collected from this study provide valuable information for long-term monitoring of the Moroccan Blackbird population. Additionally, our data offer a possibility of large-scale comparative studies of the reproductive ecology of the Blackbird species.

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Breeding Performances of the European Blackbird (Turdus merula) in Morocco: Habitat Selection, Breeding Phenology, and Breeding Success

Hassani¹,

Mansouri²,

Squalli³

et al. 2021

International Journal of Zoology

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“…Many migrants are faithful to their breeding grounds, which is hypothetically one of the main adaptive drivers for the evolution of migration (Winger et al 2019). Thus far, site-fidelity data applies exclusively to the breeding grounds in South America and is known for only few species: 10 neotropical austral migrants (Jahn et al 2009, Presti et al 2018) and only two South American intratropical migrant Passerines, namely the Lined Seedeater (Sporophila lineola) (Ferreira & Lopes 2017), and the Whitethroated Kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis) (Lopes et al 2018). Unfortunately, details on fidelity are too rare to provide a thorough discussion (Lopes et al 2018).…”

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“…Thus far, site-fidelity data applies exclusively to the breeding grounds in South America and is known for only few species: 10 neotropical austral migrants (Jahn et al 2009, Presti et al 2018) and only two South American intratropical migrant Passerines, namely the Lined Seedeater (Sporophila lineola) (Ferreira & Lopes 2017), and the Whitethroated Kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis) (Lopes et al 2018). Unfortunately, details on fidelity are too rare to provide a thorough discussion (Lopes et al 2018). Thus, we hope that our findings and quantitative data stimulate additional studies focused on intratropical migratory species and its due comparison to migrants from other migratory systems, specifically the ones that would test hypotheses on breedingsite fidelity and its effect on longevity, breeding success and population dynamics.…”

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Longitudinal and Cyclic Poleward Migration of a South American Intratropical Migrant Flycatcher, the Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia Chiriquensis)

Guaraldo

2021

Ornitol. Neotrop.

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Research on terrestrial migratory birds is incipient in Brazil. Geolocators have recently allowed tracking small migratory passerines, and such data combined with intrinsic markers such as stable isotopes has become invaluable in revealing migratory behavior. Here we used data from a long-term banding program in a Cerrado reserve in central Brazil where we also deployed geolocators to track adults of a 15g flycatcher, the Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia chiriquensis). The literature defines it as a resident or migrant that may overwinter in the Amazon or Central Brazil. Our general goals were to describe the breeding site fidelity of individuals, their migratory behavior and wintering grounds, thus assessing the migratory connectivity of the studied population. We tagged 40 birds in 2011-2012 and successfully extracted data for three recaptured individuals. We analyzed data using GeoLight and QGIS. Recapture data showed that individuals lived for at least 12yrs and that ~15% of all marked birds returned to a ~200 ± 185m radius from where it was recorded in a previous breeding season. Tracking data revealed low migratory connectivity of the studied population. One individual remained resident. The other two individuals migrated through distinct routes: one made a longitudinal northeast-southwest route and the other a cyclic migration consisting of a poleward section to south Brazil, a NW flight to the Pantanal surroundings and ending with a longitudinal NE spring migration. These are the first detailed data of the migratory movements of individual Lesser Elaenias, supporting its partial rather than obligatory migration in central Brazil. Moreover, we found that migrants overwintered in savanna-like areas, supporting previous studies. We included and discussed a list of hypotheses we expect to guide further studies on this and other intratropical migrant species, thus contributing to improving knowledge on this complex and understudied migratory system.

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“…Little is known about the reproductive biology of this species, and the information is mainly restricted to that described by Davis (1993) and Lopes et al (2018). Nevertheless, we provide the first data on parental care of the fledglings for this species.…”

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New information on the breeding biology of fifteen Brazilian bird species

et al. 2023

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Although birds are a well-studied group, the breeding biology of many species is still poorly known, especially in the Neotropical region. This lack of knowledge implies the absence of subsidies for conservation, lack of more reliable data for phylogenetic reconstruction, and for studying the effects of environmental change on these species. In view of this scenario we collected information on the reproduction of 15 bird species in 16 Brazilian locations from February 2003 to December 2021. This article presents new data on the nests, eggs, juveniles/nestlings and/or breeding behavior of Veniliornis spilogaster (Picidae), Philydor atricapillus (Furnariidae), Myiobius barbatus (Onychorhynchidae), Tityra semifasciata (Tityridae), Phylloscartes paulista (Rhynchocyclidae), Phylloscartes oustaleti (Rhynchocyclidae), Elaenia obscura sordida (Tyrannidae), Tyrannus albogularis (Tyrannidae), Cnemotriccus fuscatus (Tyrannidae), Icterus pyrrhopterus (Icteridae), Nemosia pileata caerulea (Thraupidae), Trichothraupis melanops (Thraupidae), Thlypopsis sordida (Thraupidae), Cyanophonia cyanocephala (Fringillidae) and Chlorophonia cyanea roraimae (Fringillidae). We include new data on parental care for six species, descriptions of nests for eight species, and new information on nest building behavior for five species. This data is of special interest for the management of these species and their habitats and for the reconstruction of their phylogenetic relationships.

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Breeding biology of the White-throated Kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis) in Brazil and Bolivia

Cited by 3 publications

References 19 publications

Breeding Performances of the European Blackbird (Turdus merula) in Morocco: Habitat Selection, Breeding Phenology, and Breeding Success

Breeding Performances of the European Blackbird (Turdus merula) in Morocco: Habitat Selection, Breeding Phenology, and Breeding Success

Longitudinal and Cyclic Poleward Migration of a South American Intratropical Migrant Flycatcher, the Lesser Elaenia (Elaenia Chiriquensis)

New information on the breeding biology of fifteen Brazilian bird species

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