Category: Apodiformes

Notes on the Biology of Chapman’s SwiftChaetura chapmani (Aves, Apodidae)

Sicks Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) Science Article 2 abstract In the rolling terrain of the central hills of Trinidad, Frank M. Chapman collected a large series of swifts, among which were eight specimens representing a previously unknown species. These specimens, taken between March 15 and March 27, 1894, near the town of Caparo, Caroni County, were […]

First Record of the Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) for the Eastern United States

Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) Science Article 1 abstract A large and unusual hummingbird appeared at Lori Turner?s hummingbird feeder in rural northeastern Cabarrus County, North Carolina, on 12 November 2000. Susan Campbell received a call about this bird on 18 November and scheduled a banding visit for the next day. Despite the cold and snowy […]

Notes on the Biology of Chapmans SwiftChaetura chapmani (Aves, Apodidae)

Chapmans Swift (Chaetura chapmani) Science Article 1 abstract In the rolling terrain of the central hills of Trinidad, Frank M. Chapman collected a large series of swifts, among which were eight specimens representing a previously unknown species. These specimens, taken between March 15 and March 27, 1894, near the town of Caparo, Caroni County, were […]

NESTING BEHAVIOR OF THE SWALLOW-TAILEDHUMMINGBIRD, Eupetomena macroura(TROCHILIDae, AVES)

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Campylopterus macroura) Science Article 1 abstract An August or winter nestling of Eupetomena macroura was fed only every 40-50 min for at least 24days in the nest, with fewer feedings at midday. As in other hummingbirds, it was brooded only thefirst week or two, and left alone even on cool nights after 12 […]