Nest predation of the Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) by the Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) in an urban environment

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  • Vagner Camilotti Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais

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Neotropical region, nest predation, Tyrannidae, urban birds, urban ecosystem

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Nesting predation is a significant factor influencing the life history traits and reproductive success of bird species, particularly in urban environments. However, there is a lack of studies documenting avian nest predation behavior in the Neotropical region, especially in urban areas. This study reports a case of nest predation on Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) by the Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratusi) in an urban environment, leading to nest abandonment. Despite being a common urban bird, reports of the Great Kiskadee preying on nests are scarce. The study discusses the species' predatory behavior, which shares characteristics with other bird species known to be nest predators. This occurrence contributes to the limited literature on its predatory behavior and highlights the importance of case reports in documenting specific predator-prey interactions in urban environments to better understand species interaction ecology in these settings.

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2025-09-20

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CAMILOTTI, Vagner. Nest predation of the Purple-throated Euphonia (Euphonia chlorotica) by the Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) in an urban environment. Revista de Biologia Neotropical / Journal of Neotropical Biology, Goiânia, v. 22, n. 2, 2025. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/RBN/article/view/80378. Acesso em: 5 dic. 2025.

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