Synanthropic behavior of the Neotropical palm swift Tachornis squamata (Apodiformes: Apodidae) in the Brazilian Caatinga

Handroanthus impetiginosus (BIGNONIACEAE) AS AN IMPORTANT FLORAL RESOURCE FOR SYNANTHROPIC BIRDS IN THE BRAZILIAN SEMIARID

“…Between 30.4% and 51.7% of the landscape in the region has been altered by human activities, thus a considerable portion of the biodiversity of the area might have been lost (Leal et al 2005). Particularly, some birds respond positively to urbanization in the region (e.g., Lunardi et al 2013), but identifying which are the factors important for synanthropic species in urban systems is still a challenge (Rodewald & Shustack 2008). Bird pollinators that respond positively to urbanization can play an essential role in the reproduction of many plants and there is great interest in incorporating these species into habitat restoration plans (Menz et al 2011).…”