Influence of the nycthemeral cycle on the roosting behaviour of the Orange-winged Amazon

Influence of the nycthemeral cycle on the roosting behaviour of the Orange-winged Amazon

Environmental stimuli exert important effects on the expression of the endogenous rhythms. Daily movements of groups of parrots in response to the light/dark cycle have been studied by several researchers. However, the factors modifying the intrinsic rhythmicity of this behaviour remain little known...

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Main Authors: Leiliany N. de Moura, Maria Luisa da Silva, Jacques M.E. Vielliard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2012-06-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
Amazona amazonica
Amazônia
ritmos biológicos
ciclos claro
comportamento de pernoitar em dormitórios
condições climatológicas
biological rhythms
light
roosting behaviour
weather conditions
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