Behavioral and ecological correlates of interference competition among some Hawaiian Drepaidinae

Author:

Carothers, J. H.

Title:

Behavioral and ecological correlates of interference competition among some Hawaiian Drepaidinae

Periodical:

Auk

Year:

1986

Volume:

103

Pages:

564-574

Subject:

Drepanidinae Hawaiian honeycreepers Birds Maui

Summary:

Although interference (vs. exploitation) is a major interaction that occurs among competing organisms, few detailed studies of interspecific behavioral encounters in birds have dealt primarily with multispecies flocks. The interference interactions among three species of nectar-feeding Hawaiian drepanidines (Fringillidae) were studies on the island of Maui -- the Crested Honeycreeper (Palmeria dolei), the Apapane (Himatione sanguinea), and the Iiwi (Vestiaria coccinea). The Common Amakihi (Hemignathus virens), a fourth drepanidine, is also discussed where data are available. While the latter three species have been studied extensively on the island of Hawaii, there are few ecological accounts of those on Maui.

Label:

Birds - General

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/node/24288

Date:

Jul. 1986

Collection:

Periodicals