Richness, composition and trophic groups of an avian community in the Pernambuco Endemism Centre, Alagoas, Brazil

Toledo-Lima, Guilherme S.; Macario, Phoeve; Neves, Rachel Maria de Lyra; Teixeira, Bruno P.; Lima, Luiz Alberto Fonseca de; Sugliano, Gabriel O.S.; Júnior, Wallace Rodrigues Telino

doi:10.1590/0001-3765201420130129

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“…The taxonomic and systematic sequence of bird species follows the recommendations of the Brazilian Ornithological Records Committee (Pacheco et al, 2021). The species diet was determined through literature searches (Motta Junior, 1990;Sick, 1997;Toledo-Lima et al, 2004;Telino-Júnior, Dias, Azevedo Júnior, Lyra-Neves, & Larrazábal, 2005). The diets considered were: Carnivorous (CAR): the bird feeds mainly on vertebrate animals (e.g., rodents, birds, lizards, snakes); Detritivorous (DET): the bird feeds mainly on carrion; Frugivorous (FRU): the bird feeds mainly on fruits; Granivorous (GRA): the bird feeds mainly on seeds; Frugivorous/Granivorous (FRU/GRA): the bird feeds mainly on fruits and/or seeds; Insectivorous (INS): the bird feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates, except snails; Nectarivorous (NEC): the bird feeds mainly on nectar; Omnivorous (ONI): the bird feeds on a wide variety of foods; Malacophagous (MAL): the bird feeds mainly on snails; Piscivorous (PIS): the bird feeds mainly on fish.…”

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Avifauna of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park revisited: additions and deletions in a period of 15 years

Silva

Ruiz‐Esparza²,

Azevedo³

et al. 2022

Acta Sci. Biol. Sci.

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The Serra de Itabaiana National Park (PARNASI) is known as an important conservation area in the ecotone between the Atlantic Forest and Caatinga in Northeast Brazil and is one of the main areas of fauna and flora studies in Sergipe. For this reason, there are some studies on its avifauna, which date back to its creation in 2005. However, after 15 years of establishment of PARNASI, an update of the inventory of birds is necessary due to adjustments in the management of the park. The present study aimed to update the bird inventory of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park, chronologically comparing the new ornithological records obtained, aiming to contribute to the knowledge and conservation of Sergipe's avifauna. The data were compiled from scientific publications, personal files and from documented records on a specialized website. The resulting list includes 227 bird species belonging to 49 families, including Thraupidae (28 species; 12.4%), Tyrannidae (25 species; 11.1%) and Accipitridae (17 species; 7.5%) as the most representative. The most representative guilds were insectivorous (87 species; 38.3%) and omnivorous (60 species; 26.4%), and by species independent of the forest environment (87 species; 38.3%). Fourteen bird species are threatened with extinction. Nine species are endemic to the Caatinga biome, eight to the Atlantic Forest and one to the Cerrado. We added 104 species to the first checklist produced for the PARNASI created in 2005, including Nyctibius grandis (Nyctibiidae), a new record for the state of Sergipe. PARNASI's updated list of bird species allows for a better assessment of its effectiveness in the conservation of the local avifauna, facilitating management actions that allow the coexistence and perpetuation of species over time.

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Avifauna of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park revisited: additions and deletions in a period of 15 years

Silva

Ruiz‐Esparza²,

Azevedo³

et al. 2022

Acta Sci. Biol. Sci.

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“…The northern portion of the Atlantic Forest has experienced continued deforestation over the last 500 years since the early stage of the colonization of Brazil. Since the 1970s, a large and rapid expansion of sugarcane plantation has further reduced the remaining PEC' fragments to only 2% of its original area (Tabarelli et al 2003, Toledo-Lima et al 2014, which contributed to the accentuated decline of the ocelot and coati populations, as well as that of other carnivores in the region (Mendes Pontes et al 2016). Such a defaunation scenario (Silva Jr. andMendes Pontes 2008, Canale et al 2012) may also be related to the historical and still common practice of hunting in the region (Souza and Alves 2014).…”

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“…This biome spans over 3000 km from 30°S to 7°S and has been regionalized in up to eight biogeographical sub-regions (Ribeiro et al 2009). Its northernmost portion, namely the Pernambuco Endemism Center (hereafter PEC), shows the highest level of forest loss, with only 2% of its original forest remaining (Silva and Tabarelli 2000, Tabarelli et al 2003, Toledo-Lima et al 2014. Deforestation was mainly caused by historical continued sugarcane plantations over the last 500 years since the colonization of Brazil (Coimbra-Filho andCâmara 1996, Vivo 1997).…”

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Recording of relict ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) and South American coati (Nasua nasua) populations in the biodiversity hotspot Pernambuco Endemism Center, Northern Atlantic Forest, Brazil

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The northern portion of the Atlantic Forest, namely Pernambuco Endemism Center (PEC), faces an extreme level of forest loss, with only 2% of its original forest remaining. In the PEC, mesocarnivores are the only remaining carnivores and, among them, the ocelot and South American coati present a poorly known or even ignored distribution. Our goal is to provide an overview of the current distribution and conservation status of both species in the PEC through camera trap survey, review of published scientific literature and a search for voucher specimens in mammal collections. Our data confirm the presence of the ocelot and the South America coati in the PEC. The ocelots were mainly recorded in fragments smaller than 12 km2, suggesting they might access the monoculture matrix and anthropogenic areas. The few recent records of coatis suggest a worse scenario, predicting an imminent local extinction. The PEC has witnessed a historical continued deforestation, which has reduced the remaining fragments and contributed to the accentuated decline of both species populations. Nevertheless, these Atlantic Forest remnants are paramount to supporting relict populations of mesocarnivores in the PEC, and their maintenance and connectivity should be a conservation priority.

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“…Due to the mosaic distribution and seasonal variation of wetland resources, waterbird communities tend to exhibit both spatial and temporal variation (Alves and Pereira 1998;Branco 2007). The role of reservoirs as alternative habitats for waterbirds has been demonstrated through studies on community structure, as changes in population patterns and trophic groups may indicate gradients of anthropogenic impacts (Goldsmith 1991;Toledo-Lima et al 2014).…”

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Water-level controlled reservoir as refugia for waterbirds in an urban landscape

Silva

Oliveira

Rocha³

et al. 2020

Ornithol. Res.

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Artificial wetlands can play an important role in waterbird conservation due to habitat loss and degradation of natural wetlands. Urban reservoirs can harbor waterbird communities, but they usually have lower biological diversity than natural wetlands. However, the value of reservoirs for waterbird conservation in urban areas needs further exploration. Here, we surveyed the waterbird community in a water-level controlled reservoir of an urban area in southeastern Brazil. We evaluate the seasonal variation in species composition, richness, and abundance. Monthly samplings were carried out between July 2017 and February 2018, through a boat line transect. A total of 7762 waterbirds were recorded, belonging to 32 species and 16 families. There were significant differences in species composition and abundance between dry and rainy seasons. The community was dominated by generalist and resident species, which Gallinula galeata and Jacana jacana were the most abundant species. We did not register migratory shorebirds during the surveys. Our results highlight the importance of reservoirs in urban areas, as they harbor feeding areas and breeding sites and may serve as refuges during dry seasons for resident waterbirds. We suggest management strategies to improve the importance of waterlevel controlled reservoirs as breeding areas for resident species and migratory stopover for shorebirds. Our results may also be considered for urban planning and waterbird conservation in urban areas.

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Richness, composition and trophic groups of an avian community in the Pernambuco Endemism Centre, Alagoas, Brazil

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

Avifauna of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park revisited: additions and deletions in a period of 15 years

Avifauna of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park revisited: additions and deletions in a period of 15 years

Recording of relict ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) and South American coati (Nasua nasua) populations in the biodiversity hotspot Pernambuco Endemism Center, Northern Atlantic Forest, Brazil

Water-level controlled reservoir as refugia for waterbirds in an urban landscape

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