beema/dysithamnus

Natural History of Ecuador's Mainland Avifauna (NHEMA).

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Lepidocolaptes lacrymiger, Montane Woodcreeper

Family Dendrocolaptidae, Order Passeriformes

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This page was created by Paul R. Martin and Harold F. Greeney in 2005. It is updated periodically and should be cited in the manner outlined on the NHEMA species list page.

Abstract:

The Montane Woodcreeper is one of the most frequently encountered Dendrocolaptids at higher elevations (1500 to 3000 m) in the Ecuadorian Andes, usually moving in a pair or family group within mixed species flocks. Nests are placed in existing cavities, including natural openings and old woodpecker holes, ranging from low (1.5 m) into the canopy. Two to three eggs are placed on a lining of thin strips of bark. Birds add material into the incubation period. One bird was observed preening with an adult beetle (Celica, Loja; R. Gelis, unpublished).

Relevant publications:

Miller, A. H. 1963. Seasonal activity and ecology of the avifauna of an American equatorial cloud forest. University of California Publications in Zoology 66:1-78.

Sclater, P. L. & O. Salvin. 1879. On the birds collected by the late Mr. T. K. Salmon in the state of Antioquia, United States of Colombia. Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. 1879: 486-550.

Ecuadorian breeding dates:

DATE

LOCATION

STAGE

SOURCE of data

11-29 March 2001

Celica, Loja (2000 m)

Incubation to nestling

P.R. Martin unpubl. (EC01PRM25)

3 May 2001

Celica, Loja (2000 m)

adult with fledglings

P.R. Martin unpubl. (different pair)

Photographs:

Nest and eggs of L. lacrymiger

Complete clutch of L. lacrymiger, 2000 m, Celica, Loja, Ecuador. 11 March 2001. (EC01PRM25) Photo by P.R. Martin.

Adult L. lacrymiger at nest entrance, 2000 m, Celica, Loja, Ecuador. 11 March 2001. (EC01PRM25) Nest cavity 1.5 m above ground. Adults were observed bringing in lining during incubation. Nest lined with thin pieces of smooth bark, forming a shallow depression in the middle. Photo by P.R. Martin.

Eggs of L. lachrymiger

11 March 2001. Egg # 1: 24.72 x 18.68 mm, 4.159 g. (EC01PRM25) Photo by P.R. Martin.

11 March 2001. Egg # 2: 25.57 x 18.49 mm, 4.239 g (EC01PRM25) Photo by P.R. Martin.

DATE	LOCATION	STAGE	SOURCE of data
11-29 March 2001	Celica, Loja (2000 m)	Incubation to nestling	P.R. Martin unpubl. (EC01PRM25)
3 May 2001	Celica, Loja (2000 m)	adult with fledglings	P.R. Martin unpubl. (different pair)


Complete clutch of L. lacrymiger, 2000 m, Celica, Loja, Ecuador. 11 March 2001. (EC01PRM25) Photo by P.R. Martin.	Adult L. lacrymiger at nest entrance, 2000 m, Celica, Loja, Ecuador. 11 March 2001. (EC01PRM25) Nest cavity 1.5 m above ground. Adults were observed bringing in lining during incubation. Nest lined with thin pieces of smooth bark, forming a shallow depression in the middle. Photo by P.R. Martin.


11 March 2001. Egg # 1: 24.72 x 18.68 mm, 4.159 g. (EC01PRM25) Photo by P.R. Martin.	11 March 2001. Egg # 2: 25.57 x 18.49 mm, 4.239 g (EC01PRM25) Photo by P.R. Martin.