In the temperate austral forests endozoochory is crucial for many plants with fleshy fruits, birds being the biggest consumers of fruits and seed dispersers. The Austral thrush Turdus falcklandii is a resident bird that consumes fruits of Myrceugeia planipes, increasing seed germination and reducing the time required for the appearance of the hypocotyl, which translates into competitive advantages for new individuals. (C) 2017 Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Instituto de Biologia.