2019
DOI: 10.55431/jco.2018.31.77-82
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Nesting of the Puerto Rican Emerald (<em>Chlorostilbon maugaeus</em>) and a record of nestling parasitism by botflies (<em>Philornis</em> sp.)

Spencer C. Schubert

Abstract: This study presents details of the reproductive biology of the Puerto Rican Emerald (Chlorostilbon maugaeus) and the first detailed record of its interactions with botfly (Philornis sp.) parasites. The data and observations are based on a nest found on 15 April 2015 in the Luquillo Experimental Forest, Luquillo, Puerto Rico. I monitored the nest and the behavior of the female parent for 29 days, beginning 5 days prior to egg-laying and continuing until the nestlings were found dead in the nest. Incubation last… Show more

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