Bird found in cacao agroforest (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

Bird found in cacao agroforest

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A bird found in cacao agroforests in Northern Peru, the groove billed ani. Birds, when occurring in cacao agroforests together with bats, ensured cacao yields in the study region. Their presence increased yield by 114%, compared to their absence.

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Justine Vansynghel / Universität Würzburg

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