Allenspach N, Dias M M
Departamento de Ecologia e Biologia Evolutiva, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Braz J Biol. 2012 May;72(2):407-13. doi: 10.1590/s1519-69842012000200024.
The avian guild that consumes Miconia albicans (Melastomataceae) fruits and its phenophases were studied in a fragment of cerrado vegetation located in southeastern Brazil. The fruiting period ocurred between October and January, coinciding with the wet season. Nineteen bird species, mainly of generalistic diets, were registered consuming fruits in 96 observational hours. Species of the families Emberizidae, Thraupidae and Tyrannidae showed the largest number of visits, while those of the families Mimidae and Columbidae, with higher body mass, were responsible for a considerable number of consumed fruits. A correlation was found between body mass and average fruit consumption per visit. Tree height was a relevant factor for bird attraction. Results suggest that M. albicans may be useful in the recovery of degraded areas.
在巴西东南部一片塞拉多植被片段中,对取食白花野牡丹(野牡丹科)果实的鸟类群落及其物候期进行了研究。结果表明,白花野牡丹可能对退化地区的恢复有用。其结果如下:结果表明,白花野牡丹可能对退化地区的恢复有用。结果表明,白花野牡丹可能对退化地区的恢复有用。结果表明,白花野牡丹可能对退化地区的恢复有用。
果期在10月至1月之间,与雨季重合。在96个观察小时内,记录到19种主要为杂食性的鸟类取食果实。鹀科、裸鼻雀科和霸鹟科的鸟类到访次数最多,而体重较大的嘲鸫科和 Columbidae 科的鸟类则消耗了相当数量的果实。发现体重与每次访问的平均果实消耗量之间存在相关性。树高是吸引鸟类的一个相关因素。结果表明,白花野牡丹可能有助于退化地区的恢复。
(注:原文中“Columbidae”未明确具体中文名,可音译为“ Columbidae科”或根据实际情况确定更准确中文名;“Emberizidae”可译为“鹀科”, “Thraupidae”可译为“裸鼻雀科”, “Tyrannidae”可译为“霸鹟科”, “Mimidae”可译为“嘲鸫科” )
在巴西东南部一片塞拉多植被片段中,研究了取食白花野牡丹(野牡丹科)果实的鸟类群落及其物候期。果期在10月至1月之间,与雨季重合。在96个观察小时内,记录到19种主要为杂食性的鸟类取食果实。鹀科、裸鼻雀科和霸鹟科的鸟类到访次数最多,而体重较大的嘲鸫科和鸠鸽科的鸟类则消耗了相当数量的果实。发现体重与每次访问的平均果实消耗量之间存在相关性。树高是吸引鸟类的一个相关因素。结果表明,白花野牡丹可能有助于退化地区的恢复。