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Nesting behavior of the Picazuro pigeon, Columba Picazuro (Columbidae, Aves).

Authors :
Oniki Y
Willis EO
Source :
Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia [Braz J Biol] 2000 Nov; Vol. 60 (4), pp. 663-6.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The Picazuro Pigeon nests in all months of the year in southeastern Brazil. Nest material is plucked from trees or ground and carried to build a frail and transparent nest of sticks where one egg is laid. Female and male alternate in incubation and brooding and do not soil the nest with feces.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1519-6984
Volume :
60
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11241966
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0034-71082000000400017