1. Long‐term monitoring reveals the long lifespans of Neotropical forest landbirds.
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Pollock, Henry S., Tarwater, Corey E., Karr, James R., and Brawn, Jeffrey D.
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LIFE history theory , *SCIENTIFIC literature , *BIRD ecology , *BIRD banding , *SIZE of brain , *BIRD populations - Abstract
This article discusses a study on the lifespans of Neotropical forest landbirds, which has been a topic of interest for scientists for a long time. The study used a 45-year dataset from central Panama to determine the longevity of 47 species. The oldest recorded individual was an 18-year-old Rufous Motmot, and most species had a lifespan of at least 7 years. The study also explored the relationship between longevity and factors such as body mass, diet, and sociality. Surprisingly, there was no correlation between body mass and longevity, and some of the smallest species actually lived the longest. The study suggests that future research should involve larger-scale studies to obtain more accurate estimates of lifespan. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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