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Nocturnal roosting behavior of the Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas) and its relation with daytime area of use

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Author(s):
Moraes, Andre L. B. [1] ; Da Silveira, Natalia S. [1] ; Pizo, Marco A. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Biociencias, Dept Zool, Rio Claro - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Wilson Journal of Ornithology; v. 130, n. 3, p. 828-833, SEP 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

One of the least known aspects of the biology of diurnal birds is their nocturnal behavior, which limits our knowledge on their circadian cycles and total home ranges. We studied the nocturnal behavior of the Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas) in a suburban area in Brazil to investigate the relationship between the night roost and diurnal home range (DHR). Birds returned every night to the same roosts in tall trees with dense canopy. In contrast to their nesting habits, birds did not use buildings as nocturnal roosts. In 4 of 9 cases, night roosts were completely outside the DHR. When they were inside the DHR, night roosts were not close to the core area of the DHR. Our results, together with data for a few other bird species, show that considering nocturnal roosting behavior is essential for a more accurate estimate of home ranges of diurnal birds. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/50421-2 - New sampling methods and statistical tools for biodiversity research: integrating animal movement ecology with population and community ecology
Grantee:Milton Cezar Ribeiro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants