Publication
Title
Nesting biology of the Giant Conebill (**Oreomanes fraseri**) in the High Andes of Bolivia
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Abstract
Eight nests of the Giant Conebill (Oreomanes fraseri, Family Thraupidae) were found in Polylepis forest fragments in Cochabamba Department (Sacha Loma and Cuturi) of Bolivia during 2002-2004. The breeding period of the Giant Conebill extended from September to December at the beginning of the rainy season. The nests were open CLIPS With all average outside width of 20 cm and a thick rim of 5.5 cm the average clutch size was 1.86. Nests were constructed mostly with parts of Polylepis trees and a variety of mosses. All nests located were in the interior of forests. Well camouflaged, and in trees with in average height of 3.16 In. Control of human disturbance, especially burning, is needed for protection of the habitat of the Giant Conebill.
Language
English
Source (journal)
The Wilson Journal of Ornithology. - Lawrence
Publication
Lawrence : Wilson Ornithological Society , 2008
ISSN
1559-4491
DOI
10.1676/07-066.1
Volume/pages
120 :3 (2008) , p. 545-549
ISI
000259171400015
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Last edited 03.09.2024
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