Seed dispersal of the palm Acrocomia aculeata by the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)

The order Psittaciformes comprises 420 species, including parrots, parakeets, cockatoos, lorikeets, pyrrhuras, and macaws. These birds have a peculiar set of characteristics, such as zygodactyl feet, short neck, thick and prehensile tongue, in addition to a strong, tall, and curved beak, specialized...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Brazilian journal of biology Vol. 83; pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors:	Silva, L.B, Pereira, G.A, Filho, P.B. Passos, Almeida, N.M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	São Carlos Association of the Brazilian Journal of Biology 2023 Instituto Internacional de Ecologia
Subjects:	Ara ararauna Birds Dispersal Dispersion Ecology Fruits Grasping Parrots Predators Seed dispersal Seeds Brazil
Online Access:	Get full text
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!