Use of feces to attract insects by a Glittering-bellied Emerald, Chlorostilbon lucidus (Shaw, 1812) (Apodiformes: Trochilidae)

Authors

  • Fábio André Facco Jacomassa Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" Avenida 24-A, 1515, Bairro Bela Vista - CEP 13506-900 - Rio Claro/SP - Brasil Phone: 55 (19) 3526-4285 Fax: 55(19)3533-3143

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2014v27n3p201

Abstract

This study describes the occurrence of a female Glittering-bellied Emerald, Chlorostilbon lucidus, using feces to attract insects to the nesting site for predation. This is the first report of a hummingbird using feces to attract insects.

Author Biography

Fábio André Facco Jacomassa, Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" Avenida 24-A, 1515, Bairro Bela Vista - CEP 13506-900 - Rio Claro/SP - Brasil Phone: 55 (19) 3526-4285 Fax: 55(19)3533-3143

Departamento de Zoologia - Instituto de Biociências

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Published

2014-05-29

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2014)

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Short Communication

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