| Abstract: | We describe two sequential nestings of a pair of Poo-uli (Melamprosops phaeosoma), a Hawaiian honeycreeper nearing extinction. Similarities to nesting of most other honeycreepers included: nest site in ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha Gaud.) canopy; breeding in March through June; monogamous breeding system with the putative male helping build the nest, feeding the putative female throughout each nesting event, and feeding the chicks, but not incubating or brooding; and complete nest sanitation. Notable differences were the paucity of songs and calls by the parents and inclusion of snails in the diet of nestlings. Clutch size was probably two eggs for both nests. High winds, rain, or both influenced parental behavior: the female stayed longer on the nest and took shorter recesses in poor weather. Weather did not affect rates at which the male fed the female on the nest; however, the feeding rate increased from the egg to the chick stage probably because food was passed on to the chicks. At nest #2, parents fed young chicks (<14 days old) more often in good than in poor weather; data were insufficient for old chicks. Weather is usually poor throughout the year in the relictual range of the Poo-uli and is likely to impact nesting success. The first nest failed in poor weather. The second fledged a single young 21 days old. Diet of nestlings appeared to consist of a higher proportion of insect larvae than that of older birds, which are reported to eat mostly snails. |
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| ProdID: | 5223307 |
| Citation Author: | Kepler, C.B.; Pratt, T.K.; Ecton, A.M.; Engilis, A., Jr.; Fluetsch, K.M. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Wilson Bulletin |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 620-638 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Nesting behavior of the poo-uli; 1996; Article; Journal; Wilson Bulletin; Kepler, C.B.; Pratt, T.K.; Ecton, A.M.; Engilis, A., Jr.; Fluetsch, K.M. |
| Citation Start Page: | 620 |
| Citation Volume: | 108 |
| Citation Year: | 1996 |
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| Text: | Nesting behavior of the poo-uli; 1996; Article; Journal; Wilson Bulletin; Kepler, C.B.; Pratt, T.K.; Ecton, A.M.; Engilis, A., Jr.; Fluetsch, K.M. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/Wilson/v108n04/p0620-p0638.pdf |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:17 -0500 |
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