Description of the nest of two Thamnophilidae species in Brazilian Amazon

Many Thamnophilidae species have poorly known breeding. Here we describe the nests and eggs of two species, Epinecrophylla ornata from a terra firme forest, and Myrmotherula assimilis from a flooded forest in Brazil. Knowledge on the natural history of these species is important for future conservat...

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Published inRevista Brasileira de Ornitologia Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 83 - 85
Main Authors Leite, Gabriel Augusto, Barreiros, Marcelo Henrique Mello, Farias, Izeni Pires, Peres, Carlos Augusto
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 01.06.2016
Subjects
Behavior
Ecology
Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management
Life Sciences
Zoology
floodplain forest
reproduction
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Summary:Many Thamnophilidae species have poorly known breeding. Here we describe the nests and eggs of two species, Epinecrophylla ornata from a terra firme forest, and Myrmotherula assimilis from a flooded forest in Brazil. Knowledge on the natural history of these species is important for future conservation strategies.
ISSN:2178-7875
DOI:10.1007/BF03544335