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Lepidothrix coronata, Blue-crowned Manakin

Family Pipridae, Order Passeriformes
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This page was created by Harold F. Greeney in 2005. It is updated periodically and should be cited in the manner outlined on the NHEMA species list page.

Abstract:

 

Relevant publications:

 Greeney, H. F. 2006. A Blue-crowned Manakin Lepidothrix coronata successfully defends its nest from Labidus army ants. Cotinga 25: in press.

Breeding dates:

DATE

LOCATION

STAGE

SOURCE of data

22 January 2003

La Selva Lodge, Succumbios, 250 m

Incubation

Greeney 2006

Photographs:

Eggs of L. coronata

Egg # H03-766, La Selva Lodge, 250 m, Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney

Adult female Lepidothrix coronata incubating one egg, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m, Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney

Additional photographs of L. coronata

Nest # H03-753, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney.

Nest # H03-753, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney.

Nest # H03-753, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney.

Nest # H03-753, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney.

Nest # H03-753, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney.

Nest # H03-753, 22 January 2003, La Selva Lodge, 250m Succumbios, Ecuador. Photo by H. F. Greeney.

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