Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) Science Article 3 abstract The presence of a Western Reef-Heron in Kittery, Maine for six days in August 2006presented an opportunity to perform a case study of the economic boost that birding canbring to a small community. Jeannette and Derek Lovitch, The Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth Download article download […]
Category: Ciconiiformes
The Relation of Hunting Site Changes to Hunting Success in Green Herons and Green Kingfishers
Striated Heron (Butorides striata) Science Article 1 abstract Considerable information is available on the feeding habits of herons and kingfishers (e.g., Skutch 1957; 1972. Meverriecks 1960. 1966. 1971. Slud 1964. Ienni 1969: Recher and Rechkr 1972, Kushlan 1973,
International single species Action planfor the Conservation of the Northern Bald Ibis
Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) Science Article 1 abstract The Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita has undergone a long history of decline over at least four centuries, having been distributed over much of north and northeast Africa and the Middle East. Two distinct populations have been identified which are genetically distinct. The main western population […]
FORAGING ECOLOGY OF SEVEN SPECIES OF NEOTROPICAL IBISES (THRESKIORNITHIDae) DURING THE DRY SEASON IN THE LLANOS OF VENEZUELA
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) Science Article 1 abstract sympatric species of ibises (Threskiomithidae) in the Venezuelan llanos during the dry season of 1989. Scarlet (Eudocimus ruber), Glossy (Plegadis falcinellus), and Bare-faced (Phimosus infiscatus) ibises were the most common species. White (E. albus), Green (Mesembrinibis cayennensis), Sharp-tailed (Cercibis oxycerca), and Buff-necked( Theristicus caudatus) ibises together made […]
FOOD HABITS OF THE SCARLET AND WHITE IBIS IN THE ORINOCO PLAINS
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) Science Article 3 abstract The Scarlet Ibis is neotropical and distributed from the northeastern coast of South America from Colombia to Brazil and the Orinoco Llanos. The White Ibis occurs from the coastal plain of southern North America, through Central America, into Venezuela (Hancock et al. 1992). EDUARD AGUILERA,C RISTINAR AMO […]
BREEDING BIOLOGY OF THE SCARLET IBIS ON CAJUAL ISLAND, NORTHERN BRAZIL
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) Science Article 2 abstract The reproductive biology of the Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) and White Ibis (E. albus) is well known from sites in North America, the Caribbean, and the Venezuelan Ilanos, but few data are available on the status or breeding patterns of the populations that inhabit South American mangroves. […]
Nesting of the Rufescent Tiger-heron Tigrisoma lineatum on Barro Colorado island (republic of Panama)
Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) Science Article 1 abstract Lake Gatun, which was created during thebuilding of the Panama Canal. The island,approximately 1642 ha in extent, is coveredmainly with tropical moist forest, both primaevaland secondary, and has the status ofnature reserve since the last 70 years.On 17 April 1998, I found a nest of theRufescent […]
Seven Nests of Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum)
Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) Science Article 2 abstract Little is known about the nesting or breeding behaviour of Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum). Observations or records of seven nests near the research station Estacion Biologica Cano Palma in Tortuguero National Park, Limon Province, Costa Rica are documented here. Steven Furino and Mario Garcia Quesada, Paper […]
NESTING ECOLOGY OF ROSEATE SPOONBILLS AT NUECES BAY, TEXAS
Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) Science Article 1 abstract We conducted a study in 1978-1980 of the nesting colony of Roseate Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja) in a relatively polluted environment at Nueces Bay, Texas. For 154 marked nests, the average clutch size was 3.0 eggs; 73% of the eggs hatched, and 87% of the nests were successful […]
Fish profitability for breeding Purple Herons
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) Science Article 1 abstract […]. During the breeding season, the Purple Heron Ardea purpurea is a central place forager and periodically visits the nest with the food necessary for nestling development. The tradeoffs between the costs (mostly energy used in travelling and foraging) and benefits (food) of foraging, should allow the […]