In this study,we report an unusual homing behavior of the Sichuan Partridge(Arborophila rufipectus)at the Laojunshan National Nature Reserve,Sichuan Province,China.Hen Sichuan Partridges led the chicks back to the nes...In this study,we report an unusual homing behavior of the Sichuan Partridge(Arborophila rufipectus)at the Laojunshan National Nature Reserve,Sichuan Province,China.Hen Sichuan Partridges led the chicks back to the nests where they hatched in the evening and roosted there over night.This behavior lasted 6.7±4.3 nights(range=1–15;n=13)after the chicks hatched.At this stage,the hens became very vigilant to predators and human disturbance.If disturbed,they often abandoned the nests immediately and no longer returned thereafter.The ambient temperature at night during the early brooding period of Sichuan Partridge at our study site was^12.4°C.Our findings suggest that hen Sichuan Partridges may make trade-offs between nest predation risks versus the thermoregulatory needs of their young.展开更多
Based on the field observation on the parental behavior of Oriental White Stork (Ciconia boyciana) during their brooding period, this paper describes the breeding style, feeding behavior, water chicks, protect chicks,...Based on the field observation on the parental behavior of Oriental White Stork (Ciconia boyciana) during their brooding period, this paper describes the breeding style, feeding behavior, water chicks, protect chicks, etc. A Ritual “behavior—Culmen Knocking/bill clattering” was observed and which is divided into three styles with deferent meanings. This behavior plays an important role during this season.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872961 and 31272330)the biodiversity survey and assessment project of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China(2019HB2096001006)the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China.
文摘In this study,we report an unusual homing behavior of the Sichuan Partridge(Arborophila rufipectus)at the Laojunshan National Nature Reserve,Sichuan Province,China.Hen Sichuan Partridges led the chicks back to the nests where they hatched in the evening and roosted there over night.This behavior lasted 6.7±4.3 nights(range=1–15;n=13)after the chicks hatched.At this stage,the hens became very vigilant to predators and human disturbance.If disturbed,they often abandoned the nests immediately and no longer returned thereafter.The ambient temperature at night during the early brooding period of Sichuan Partridge at our study site was^12.4°C.Our findings suggest that hen Sichuan Partridges may make trade-offs between nest predation risks versus the thermoregulatory needs of their young.
文摘Based on the field observation on the parental behavior of Oriental White Stork (Ciconia boyciana) during their brooding period, this paper describes the breeding style, feeding behavior, water chicks, protect chicks, etc. A Ritual “behavior—Culmen Knocking/bill clattering” was observed and which is divided into three styles with deferent meanings. This behavior plays an important role during this season.
