Role of citizen science and ornithologists in the study of neotropical parrots: foraging ecology of the yellow-faced parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops) in the Brazilian Cerrado

Ornithology Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(1)

Published: April 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Southern African python ( Python natalensis ) diet, using information gathered from social media and historical data

African Zoology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: May 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Elucidating dietary secrets of the Blue‐headed Macaw, Primolius couloni (Sclater, 1876), through citizen‐sourced photographs

Austral Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 49(7)

Published: July 1, 2024

Abstract Dietary data are vital for understanding species' resource requirements and ecological roles supporting conservation efforts. The Blue‐headed Macaw, Primolius couloni , is a vulnerable endemic species in the Amazon. Due to their rarity, elusive nature, complex forest canopy habitat, occurrence remote areas, we minimally know dietary habits. To address this gap, analysed photographs of Macaws posted on wildlife‐focused social media platforms, specifically targeting images that capture foraging behaviour plants. Photographs depicting same were included only once, those where plants not identified discarded. By doing so, 36 distinct events (or photos), primarily taken between July October, concentrated specific locations Peru Brazil, potential seasonality foraging. We documented 27 food plant items such as nectar ( n = 9 pulp (8), seeds (7), buds, bark (5 each), aril, leaves 1 photo each). Notably, floral resources, including nectar, potentially important driest months. Using Levin's Index (Ba), broad niche, indicating generalist feeding strategy with wide variety (Ba 0.69) 0.88). Additionally, study revealed interactions florivory, seed predation, consumption, mutualistic like pollination dispersal. Our photo‐centric approach here expanded known spectrum Macaw from four 31 species, offering new insights strategies. recommend preservation suggest using these inform habitat restoration efforts support macaws' needs functions. Future research should focus continuous monitoring deepen our seasonal trends refine approaches.

Language: Английский

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An Austral Ecology 5 year retrospective on Natural History Notes: A compelling case for curiosity

Austral Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 49(7)

Published: July 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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