Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) Science Article 2 abstract I studied the breeding biology of the three-toed woodpecker Picoides tridactylus in order to determine factors that influence annual and seasonal variations. Data from 37 pairs showed that 79% of nests produced at least one fledgling. The median laying date was not affected by elevation, and […]
Category: Piciformes
Habitat use, home ranges and census techniques in the Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius in the Alps.
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) Science Article 1 abstract We focused upon habitat use and home range size variation in an alpine population of the Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius. Habitat selection analyses showed that the dominant local forest type, i.e. Mountain Pine Pinus mugo uncinata, was significantly avoided. Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris stands were positively selected, […]
Dusky-backed Jacamar (Brachygalba salmoni)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Galbulidae | [latin] Brachygalba salmoni | [UK] Dusky-backed Jacamar | [FR] Jacamar sombre | [DE] Salmon-Glanzvogel | [ES] Jacamara Dorsioscuro | [NL] Zwartrugglansvogel Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The bird?s plumage is predominantly greenish black above, becoming glossier over the breast, with a browner crown, a white throat and cheeks (buff […]
Purus Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Galbulidae | [latin] Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus | [UK] Purus Jacamar | [FR] Jacamar roux | [DE] Purus-Glanzvogel | [ES] Jacamara del Purus | [NL] Purusglansvogel Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Brachygalba purusianus Galbalcyrhynchus purusianus SA sw Amazonia Physical charateristics Species are large and stocky, with […]
White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Galbulidae | [latin] Galbula tombacea | [UK] White-chinned Jacamar | [FR] Jacamar a menton blanc | [DE] Weisskinn-Glanzvogel | [ES] Jacamar Barbiblanco (Ecu) | [NL] Witkinglansvogel Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Galbula tombacea SA nw Amazonia Galbula tombacea mentalis c and wc Brazil Galbula […]
Coppery-chested Jacamar (Galbula pastazae)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Galbulidae | [latin] Galbula pastazae | [UK] Coppery-chested Jacamar | [FR] Jacamar des Andes | [DE] Kupfer-Glanzvogel | [ES] Jacamar Pechicobrizo (Ecu) | [NL] Koperborstglansvogel Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Metallic green, slender and long-tailed bird. Long black bill. Prominent yellowish-orange eye-ring. Metallic green upperparts, throat and breast, with bluish sheen […]
Green-tailed Jacamar (Galbula galbula)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Galbulidae | [latin] Galbula galbula | [UK] Green-tailed Jacamar | [FR] Jacamar vert | [DE] Grunschwanz-Glanzvogel | [ES] Jacamara Coliverde | [NL] Groenstaartglansvogel Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics The Green-tailed Jacamar has a particularly long and slender bill (5 cm of a total of 20 cm). Males have a conspicuous white […]
Yellow-billed Jacamar (Galbula albirostris)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Galbulidae | [latin] Galbula albirostris | [UK] Yellow-billed Jacamar | [FR] Jacamar a bec jaune | [DE] Gelbschnabel-Glanzvogel | [ES] Jacamara Piquigualdo | [NL] Geelsnavelglansvogel Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Galbula albirostris SA n Amazonia Galbula albirostris albirostris e Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas and […]
Swallow-winged Puffbird (Chelidoptera tenebrosa)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Bucconidae | [latin] Chelidoptera tenebrosa | [UK] Swallow-winged Puffbird | [FR] Barbacou tenebreux | [DE] Schwalben-Faulvogel | [ES] Buco Golondrina | [NL] Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Capito tenebrosa Chelidoptera tenebrosa Chelidoptera tenebrosa SA Amazonia, e Brazil Chelidoptera tenebrosa brasiliensis e and se Brazil […]
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
[order] PICIFORMES | [family] Picidae | [latin] Dryocopus martius | [UK] Black Woodpecker | [FR] Pic noir | [DE] Schwarzspecht | [ES] Pito Negro | [NL] Zwarte Specht Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Campephilus martius Dryocopus martius EU widespread Dryocopus martius khamensis Tibet and sw China Dryocopus martius […]