Abstract
By many metrics hummingbirds are excellent fliers, but few species are known to undertake long flights over open water. Here we report 33 sightings of Green-backed Firecrowns (Sephanoides sephaniodes) crossing the Corcovado Gulf in Chilean Patagonia. Sightings ranged between 1.2 and 12.6 km from shore and occurred in a variety of weather conditions. The high frequency of offshore encounters suggests that either the Green-backed Firecrown performs a seasonal migration between Patagonian islands and fjords or a high level of connectivity exists between geographically separated metapopulations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 796-799 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Wilson Journal of Ornithology |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- dispersal
- Green-backed Firecrown
- hummingbird
- Patagonia
- Sephanoides sephaniodes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Ecology
- Animal Science and Zoology