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15cm Identification: it is one of the largest hummingbirds. It is easily identified by the forked tail, reminding a pair of scissors. Unmistakably Brazilian’s best known hummingbird, this magnificent animal is also one of the most belligerent ones. It fiercely defends its territory – usually consisting of a flowering patch – against other birds, especially the bananaquit ( Coereba flaveola ). It sucks sweet water from feeders even if these are place in the interior of the houses, fearlessly entering the rooms. Like other hummingbirds it feeds mostly on nectar but also on insects. The female lays 2 or 3 eggs in a small bow-shaped nest and feeds the nestlings mainly with arthropods.

Length: 9,5cm Identification: the back is bright green, the tail and part of the wings are dark blue. The throat and the chest is sapphire-blue. The belly is white and there is a white line splitting the chest. The two sexes look alike. It is one of the main pollinators of several plant species, including some introduced ones. It is territorialist and visit the flowering patches at predictable times. It explores even the lowest flowers. This hummingbird usually explores feeders where it fights against the bananaquits ( Coereba flaveola ) and the swallow-tailed hummingbird ( Eupetomena macroura ). The bow-shaped nest usually shelters two eggs.

Flower from Patagonia and Andes region, from Fuchsia magellanica specie.

Florew from Orchid family , specie Codonorchis lessonii, known as Palomita. Found in the south of America (Patagonia and Tiera del Fuego).

40cm. Identification: its most typical characteristic is the long forked tail. The only species it can be confused with is the Fork-tailed Flycatcher ( Tyrannus savana ), which has the lower parts in white, the head in black and the long tail feathers are broader. Very little is known about this species although it is distributed throughout central and southern Brazil even in disturbed habitats. It is usually found alone or in pairs, near wetlands. This bird spends most of its time perched. Feeds mainly on flying insects that it hunts in short flights from the perch It seems to be seasonal, but the migration routes are mostly unknown.

The Azalea is a shrubs from Ericaceae family, from the specie Rhododendron x simsii.

Flower from Europe and mediterraneo introduced in the south of America from the specie Digitalis purpurea L. Herbacia with medicinal properties (cardiopathies).

Flower from Europe and mediterraneo introduced in the south of America from the specie Digitalis purpurea L. Herbacia with medicinal properties (cardiopathies).

The male is 38 to 40 cm in length and the female 28 to 30 cm, 29cm of the male’s length and 19 of the female’s are the long forked tail. The upper parts are bluish grey and the ventral part white. The top of the head is black. The young individuals have smaller tails. Distribution: East of U.S.A to Argentina. Habitat: Fields with sparse trees, open areas and even in cities. Diet: Mainly flying insects but also fruits. Reproduction: It is territorial during the breeding season. The male may visit other territories while the female stays in the nest. The nest is made of sparse sticks and is often blown with the wind. It is built 1 to 10m from the ground. Lays 3 to 5 buffy eggs with...

19 cm. The Variegated Flycatcher is one of 3 widespread flycatchers that are streaked below. The Variegated is larger than the Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius), has a longer bill, more rufous on the tail and whiter edging to its wing feathers. On the other hand, it is smaller than the Streaked Flycatcher (Myiodynastes maculatus) with darker upperparts and less well defined streaking below. Distribution: Throughout South America, mainly in the south. Habitat: Lives in forest borders and open areas provided there are tall trees in which it can perch. Diet: Flying insects, insects in the foliage and sometimes small fruits. Reproduction: The couple takes care of each other’s...

Imagem de fundo marrom com um círculo formado uma fita de DNA de cor preta, dois ramos de flores pretos, sendo que o ramo da esquerda apresenta uma abelha preta sobre a flor. No centro do cículo apresenta-se uma imagem da personagem Alice do livro Alice no País das Maravilhas de Lewis Caroll da cintura para baixo e de ponta cabeça, como se estivesse entrando na toca do coelho, personagem da mesma obra. Na parte superior direita aparece o título do podcast:

A ilustração mostra a interação ecológica de mutualismo, evidenciada pela polinização da flor de maracujá por uma borboleta. Além disso, é retratado que essa interação trás benefícios para o ser humano, uma vez que ele se alimenta do fruto produzido, o maracujá.