Nest stolen: the first observation of nest predation by an invasive exotic marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) in an agricultural mosaic

Biota Neotropica

Eduardo Roberto Alexandrino¹  Daniela Tomasio Apolinario Da Luz¹  Erica Vanessa Maggiorini¹  Katia Maria Paschoaletto Micchi De Barros Ferraz¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz Departamento de Ciências FlorestaisPiracicaba SP ,Brasil

关键词: invasive alien species;    birds;    mobbing behaviour;    nest predation;    nest defense;    espécies invasoras;    aves;    interação interespecífica;    mobbing;    predação de ninhos;    defesa de ninho;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1676-06032012000200021

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Invasive exotic species can negatively impact local biodiversity. We present here a report of a nest predation of an endemic bird species, variable oriole (Icterus pyrrhopterus) by the introduced black-tufted marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) in an agricultural landscape highly disturbed by human activities. Two nestlings were predated, by adults of the introduced marmoset during two alternate days. Antipredator behavior and vocal mimicry were observed in variable oriole, while copulation was observed in black-tufted marmoset during the predation. The use of mobbing against predators by I. pyrrhopterus was observed and it is described here by the first time. The potential impact of the introduced marmosets to local biodiversity is discussed.

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