title: Floral arrangements and hummingbird feeding.
abstract: The influence of simulated inflorescence design on feeding behavior of 3 male Eugenes fulgens (Rivoli's hummingbird) and one female Lampornis clemenciae (Bluethroated hummingbird) was studied in the laboratory using artificial flowers. Five two-dimensional and three three-dimensional arrangements provided constant rewards per artificial flower. Visits to two-dimensional arrangements had more flower visits per feeding bout, proportionally more flower revisits, and shorter time between flowers than visits to three-dimensional arrangements. This suggests inflorescence design may influence pollen movement by hummingbirds.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Syracuse University, 13210, Syracuse, NY, USA.
authors.forename: F Reed
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Syracuse University, 13210, Syracuse, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Theresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mercier
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Syracuse University, 13210, Syracuse, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Larry L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Wolf