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  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Ornithology

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  • The Manú Gradient in Southeastern Peru, spanning Andes highlands to Amazon lowlands, offers a unique setting for studying plant-bird interactions.
  • Rich historical ornithological data provides a foundation for investigating pollination ecology in this biodiverse region.
  • Previous research has established the Manú Gradient as a critical area for avian studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the Manú Gradient as a productive region for bird pollination research.
  • To document plant species exhibiting bird pollination syndromes and observe hummingbird visitation patterns.
  • To provide a preliminary assessment of plant-bird interactions across an altitudinal gradient.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a preliminary expedition along the Manú Gradient (2400 m to lowland Amazon).
  • Documented 44 plant species with traits indicative of bird pollination.
  • Made field observations of hummingbird visits at three altitudinal sites: 2800 m (Wayqecha), 1400 m (San Pedro), and 400 m (Pantiacolla).

Main Results:

  • Observed 11, 19, and 14 putatively bird-pollinated plant species at high-, mid-, and low-elevation sites, respectively.
  • Hummingbirds visited 18 of the documented plant species.
  • Collected morphometric data for plants and bill measurements for hummingbirds, noting multiple hummingbird visits to some plant species.

Conclusions:

  • The Manú Gradient is a productive system for studying the ecology and evolution of bird pollination.
  • Several documented plant taxa are underrepresented in current pollination literature, offering future research opportunities.
  • Voucher specimens were deposited in Peruvian and Canadian herbaria, providing a snapshot of bird-pollinated flora diversity.