gered species (Beissinger & Westphal, 1998). Although it is a good tool in population studies, spatial distribution is dependent of several variables that determine the suitability of sites for the establishment of individuals in the environment, such as sun exposure, soil or air humidity, altitude, availability of food and shelter, and sites for nesting and breeding (Soares & Schoereder, 2001; Van Gils & Vanderwoude, 2012).