Abstract
Abstract While conducting a study of golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) territorial behavior and site fidelity in west-central Texas in 1996, I observed a color-banded male interacting with 2 females in a manner consistent with pair-bonding. This behavior, which was previously unreported for this species, was observed late in the breeding season and continued through the following winter. No nesting attempts were observed, but the male and females did exhibit typical mate behavior, including the exchanging of mate-greeting calls and displays. The females occupied separate, adjacent territories, both of which the male regularly occupied. The chronology of events and potential factors influencing such behavior are discussed. Resumen Durante un estudio sobre el comportamiento territorial y fidelidad al sitio del carpintero cheje (Melanerpes aurifrons) en la parte central del oeste de Texas en 1996, observe la asociacion de un macho marcado con anillos de color con 2 hembras en una manera consis...
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