Predation attempt by marmosets (Callithrix spp.) on a picazuro pigeon’s nest (Patagioenas picazuro) in an urban environment
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https://doi.org/10.62015/np.2023.v29.808Keywords:
Callitrichidae, urban primates, invasive primatesAbstract
The introduction of exotic species is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, with hybridization a major consequence. The species Callithrix jacchus, introduced to the Atlantic Forest, has established populations in urban areas and has been hybridizing with C. penicillata. Its generalist diet includes nest predation on birds, a potential threat to native bird populations. However, much of the data comes from more preserved areas, leaving a gap in our understanding of the impact of these primates on urban bird populations. Here, I describe an attempted predation of eggs in a picazuro pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro) nest by two Callithrix sp. individuals observed in a residential urban area in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. During the incident, the animals seemed unbothered by traffic or pedestrians, but were alert to the call of a raptor. While the significant impact of introduced predators on bird populations is well-studied, data on this behavior in invasive primates remains scarce. Further research is needed to better understand the ecological relationships in anthropogenic environments and their impacts on urban biodiversity.
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