Mexican Psittacids held in captivity in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca and their welfare conditions

Many bird species such as parrots and parakeets are held in captivity in various cities in Mexico as ornaments and pets. This study aimed to record the number of Psittacid species kept in captivity in the city of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, along with assessing their welfare conditions. Information was obtained from 195 bird keepers from March to May 2014, using the “snowball” interview technique. Information about their birds’ cost of acquisition, the season of sale, feeding and care were recorded. Additionally, an assessment of the welfare status of each bird was performed. A total of 245 Psittacid individuals were recorded, and all were illegal. Eupsittula canicularis was the most common species, and Amazona autumnalis was the least common. The most frequent welfare condition found was theabsence of feathers (73.5%), probably associated with excess stress caused by overcrowding. Keeping wild birds in captivity continues clandestinely;therefore, is necessary to create a local strategy that helps prevent the domestic use of the Psittacids as pets.

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Theoretical aspects of the calculation the main design parameters of the electric bird repeller

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/937/3/032110 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 937 (3) ◽

pp. 032110

Author(s):

D M Surinsky ◽

I V Savchuk

Keyword(s):

Bird Species ◽

Wild Birds ◽

Cultivated Plants ◽

Design Parameters ◽

Maximum Effect ◽

House Sparrows ◽

Large Cities ◽

Almost Everywhere ◽

Mass Reproduction ◽

The City

Abstract The problem of scaring away birds was born in ancient times and remains relevant to this day. Birds tend to places where they are comfortable and stay there. Therefore, to achieve maximum effect, new and effective designs of electric bird repellers are needed. Currently, the territories of cities and their outskirts serve as a habitat not only for people and domestic animals, they are also a habitat for numerous species of wild birds. In the settlements and in their vicinity, a specific fauna of birds has formed. Its main features are a limited number of species and a large number of individuals. This is due to the fact that few bird species were able to adapt to the specific living conditions in the city. However, those who were able to adapt found in the city a favorable environment for rapid and mass reproduction. The number of synanthropic birds in large cities reaches tens and hundreds of thousands of individuals [2]. Synanthropic birds are wild birds that constantly live in the vicinity of humans or have found favorable nesting conditions in the territory of settlements and their environs. Many spheres of life of synanthropic birds are directly related to human activities, since the food of synanthropic birds is anthropogenic in nature, because their diet usually includes seeds of cultivated plants and all kinds of food waste [3]. In each region, different species of birds prevail, but there are patterns that are characteristic of the entire territory of Russia. Almost everywhere, the main representatives of the synanthropic are house sparrows and doves. In the central part of the country, you can safely add the hooded crow to this list. When moving towards the west, the number of crows decreases markedly.

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Wild birds as pets in Campina Grande, Paraíba State, Brazil: An Ethnozoological Approach

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências ◽

10.1590/s0001-37652013000100011 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

pp. 201-213 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

MORGANA R. LICARIÃO ◽

DANDARA M.M. BEZERRA ◽

RÔMULO R.N. ALVES

Keyword(s):

Bird Species ◽

Wild Birds ◽

Wild Animals ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Public Markets ◽

Direct Observations ◽

The Family ◽

Guided Tours ◽

The City ◽

Species Ecology

Birds are one of the animals most widely used by humans and are highly valued as pets. The present work reports the use of wild birds as pets in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba State (PB), Brazil. The owners' choice and perceptions of the species ecology was assessed as well. The methodology employed included unstructured and semi-structured interviews, guided tours and direct observations. A total of 26 bird species distributed among ten families and four orders were identified. The most frequently encountered order was Passeriformes (76.9%), with a predominance of the family Emberizidae (34.6%). The specimens kept as pets were principally obtained in public markets or between the breeders themselves. The popularity of birds as pets, compounded by the inefficiency of official controls over the commerce of wild animals has stimulated the illegal capture and breeding of wild birds in Campina Grande.

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An ornithological inventory in a reforested woodlot in western Paraná state, southern Brazil

Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia ◽

10.11606/1807-0205/2021.61.30 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 61 ◽

pp. e20216130

Author(s):

Isabela Sales Quagliato ◽

Vagner Cavarzere

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Forest ◽

Endemic Species ◽

National Park ◽

Bird Species ◽

Common Species ◽

Southern Brazil ◽

Avian Community ◽

Fruit Species ◽

Leptotila Verreauxi ◽

The City

This paper presents an ornithological inventory taken between March and December of 2017 in the Brazilian state of Paraná. Although the surroundings contain one relatively well-known location in regard to ornithology, Iguaçu National Park, several other areas merit exploration, among them the Santa Helena Relevant Ecological Interest Area (ARIE‑SH). The 1,479 ha ARIE‑SH is essentially a large remnant of the Atlantic Forest located adjacent to the city of Santa Helena, Paraná, which commencing in the 1980s has undergone considerable reforestation with both native and exotic species, including fruit species. Prior to censusing bird species and to better characterize the avian community, we conducted a bibliographic review of earlier ornithological studies carried out at ARIE‑SH. In addition, we conducted opportunistic and unsystematic observations in nearby locations. We recorded 311 species of birds. During the current inventory, and others conducted in the area since 2016, we recorded six Atlantic Forest endemic species, five species threatened in Paraná, and two globally threatened species. Common species which showed high Index of Frequency in Lists include (in descending order) Basileuterus culicivorus, Leptotila verreauxi, Cnemotriccus fuscatus, Corythopis delalandi, Turdus leucomelas and Arremon flavirostris. Nine species observed while conducting this census (Laterallus exilis, Amazona vinacea, Herpsilochmus longirostris, Campylorhamphus trochilirostris, Casiornis rufus, Campylorhynchus turdinus, Myiothlypis flaveola, Eucometis penicillata and Sporophila palustris) are the first records for this region.

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Enteroparasitosis in patients attended by the health public service: epidemiology and spatial distribution

Scientia Medica ◽

10.15448/1980-6108.2020.1.34764 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 34764

Author(s):

Andressa Barros Ibiapina ◽

Janaína Soares Leal ◽

Pedro Ricardo Alves de Santana ◽

Marcelo Ribeiro Mesquita ◽

Tito Lívio da Cunha Lopes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Entamoeba Histolytica ◽

Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽

Rural Areas ◽

The Elderly ◽

Common Species ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Intestinal Parasitosis ◽

The City

AIMS: This research aims to determine the epidemiology and the spatial distribution of intestinal parasitosis in the city of Teresina.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out based on the data of parasitological fecal exams performed in the Laboratory Raul Bacelar between January, 2014 and July, 2017. In addition to the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis and polyparasitism, we verified the association of these diseases with gender, zone and period of the year by means of the chi-squared test, whereas the relation with age was analyzed by the Mann-Kendall tests and multiple comparisons of age classes. The spatial distribution was performed using the QGIS georeferencing software.RESULTS: The prevalence of enteroparasitosis in Teresina is 17,8% with Ascaris lumbricoides being the most common species, due to the precarious sanitary conditions of the city. The prevalence of individuals with polyparasitism is 3,13%, in which an association between the species Entamoeba coli and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was found. There was no relation between intestinal parasitosis with gender, but we verified that individuals in rural areas are more susceptible to these diseases. The species Ascaris lumbricoides and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar occur more frequently in the first and second semester, respectively. We observed that there is an apparent tendency to increase cases of E. histolytica/dispar and reduction of cases of Giardia sp. according to aging. Mapping intestinal parasitosis showed us that there is a prevalence between one and 20% in most of Teresina's neighborhoods, and Ascariasis embodies at least 40% of cases of enteroparasitosis in these neighborhoods.CONCLUSIONS: Investments in basic sanitation and new epidemiological investigations must be carried out to control intestinal parasitosis in Teresina, emphasizing that children and the elderly should be considered priority groups in these programs.

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Diversity and Community Structure of Oribatid Mites (Acari, Oribatei) at Memorial Complexes of a Megapolis

Vestnik Zoologii ◽

10.2478/vzoo-2013-0030 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 291-297

Author(s):

L. A. Kolodochka ◽

O. S. Shevchenko

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Species Complex ◽

Common Species ◽

Oribatid Mites ◽

Direct Relation ◽

City Center ◽

Degree Of Dominance ◽

Different Types ◽

The City

Abstract In different types of substrate (soil, litter, lichens and mosses) collected at three memorial complexes (cemeteries) of Kyiv (Ukraine), 70 species from 57 genera, 34 families of oribatid mites were found. A few eurytopic species capable of tolerance to different types of pollution make up an essential part in each species complex. The species diversity and complexity of oribatid community structure at researched areas increased with distance from the city center. There was no direct relation between the degree of dominance of most common species and the cemetery’s relative remoteness from the center of the city.

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MEMAHAMI POLA KOMUNIKASI KELOMPOK ANTAR ANGGOTA KOMUNITAS PUNK DI KOTA SEMARANG

Jurnal The Messenger ◽

10.26623/themessenger.v4i1.276 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 44

Author(s):

Aditya Oktendy Saputra

Keyword(s):

Social Networking ◽

Communication Patterns ◽

Communication Media ◽

Community Members ◽

Interview Technique ◽

Real Community ◽

The City

Communications between members of the community in Semarang City Punk and How to use the Punk communication media in the city of Semarang by its members, in order to maintain harmony among communities. The population in this study were community members who live in areas Punk Genuk in the city of Semarang. While as many as 5 samples taken by the informant in-depth interview technique (depth-interview). The pattern of communication is known that a person's personality represents a real community members. the Punk community to gain acceptance from other members, an individual is forced to follow the pattern of communication other community members, so that communication patterns can be understood by everyone or is universal. And by using various social networking Punk community members can communicate with their comrades from other communities to get out of town, in order to maintain the relationship, strengthen kinship and closeness even though they do not have long to meet

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DISTRIBUTION AND SURVIVAL OF MEGAPODIUS REINWARDT FOR ECOTOURISM CONTRIBUTING ON MOYO ISLAND

JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS ◽

10.29303/jbt.v18i2.931 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Muhammad Yamin ◽

Khaeruddin Khaeruddin

Keyword(s):

Population Distribution ◽

Economic Value ◽

Bird Species ◽

Research Data ◽

Primary Forest ◽

Ecological Role ◽

Active Nest ◽

In Captivity ◽

Distribution Mapping

Abstract: Megapodius reinwardt is one of the protected bird species in Indonesia. The protection toward megapodius reinwardt because of limited distribution, high economic value, has an important ecological role, has a unique, difficult breeding in captivity, the population is drastically shrinking and getting scarce.Based on this condition, the purpose of this research is to know population distribution mapping, active nest study, disturber population in order to support the atraction tourism and conservation of Megapodius reinwardt at Moyo island. Survey and observation are used to collect research data. The distributionofMegapodius reinwardt is spread around Moyo Island. The nest is located in the forest and it build by heap of soil with high 150 centimeters until 175 centimeters and diameters up to 825 cm. The location of Megapodius reinwardtnests are mostly in secundary forest than primary forest and savana at 25 m above sea level. The r-product moment correlation coefficient (r = 0,484) conclude that, Varanus sp, Sus barbatus, Prinodon linsang, Haliastur indus, Microhierax fringillarius, and human as predators are not significant to influence the nests and population of Megapodius reinwardtdecrease. So the existence of Megapodius reinwardtmanagement is needed according to in-situ cencervation on Moyo Island forEcotourism Contributing Keywords: Ecotourism, distribution, Megapodius, survival.

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Abundance, diversity and daily activity of terrestrial mammal and bird species in disturbed and undisturbed limestone habitats using camera trapping, Central Thailand

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d220864 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (8) ◽

Author(s):

MANANYA PLA-ARD ◽

WIPAVEE HOONHEANG ◽

BUNYATHIPORN KAEWDEE ◽

TARAPON PANGANTA ◽

KHWANRUTAI CHARASPET ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Daily Activity ◽

Bird Species ◽

Wild Birds ◽

Camera Trapping ◽

Mountainous Area ◽

Mining Activities ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Terrestrial Mammal ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Central Thailand

Abstract: Pla-ard M, Hoonheang W, Kaewdee B, Panganta T, Charaspet K, Khoiesri N, Paansri P, Kanka P, Chanachai Y, Thongbanthum J, Bangthong P, Sukmasuang R. 2021. Abundance, diversity and daily activity of terrestrial mammal and bird species in disturbed and undisturbed limestone habitats using camera trapping, Central Thailand. Biodiversitas 22: 3620-3631. This study on the abundance, diversity and daily activity of terrestrial mammal and bird species was conducted in the limestone mountainous area of Central Thailand, located on the east of Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai forest complex. Camera traps were placed in both habitats disturbed by limestone mining and undisturbed habitat areas. From the study, a total of 38 species of mammals and birds from 27 families in 13 orders were recorded, including 15 species of mammals from 6 orders, 12 families and 23 species of birds from 14 families in 7 orders. Fifteen species of mammals were recorded in the undisturbed area and 11 were recorded in the disturbed area, with the Malayan Pangolin, Small Indian Civet and Grey-bellied Squirrel found in the undisturbed area. However, the number of bird species in the limestone mining area was larger than in the undisturbed area. It was also found that there was no difference in the overall abundance and diversity of mammalian species between disturbed and undisturbed areas, which is not in accordance with the hypothesis. But in the case of wild birds, the relative abundance of wild birds was found to differ significantly between areas. A high number was found in the areas with mining activities, although there was no difference in the diversity index of the two areas. However, it was found that when the combined data was analyzed, there was a significant difference in the daily activity of both mammals and wild birds in both areas. Many rare wildlife species were recorded during this study, for example, the Malayan Pangolin, Serow, Northern Pig-tailed Macaque, Rufous Limestone-babbler, Golden Jackal, Leopard Cat, Large-toothed Ferret Badger, Small Asian Mongoose, Common Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Malayan Porcupine. The key measure proposed is to preserve some natural habitats within the areas with mining activities, as wildlife remains in the area.

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Experimental traffic noise attracts birds during the breeding season

Behavioral Ecology ◽

10.1093/beheco/arz123 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (6) ◽

pp. 1591-1601 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Bronwen Hennigar ◽

Jeffrey P Ethier ◽

David R Wilson

Keyword(s):

Microphone Array ◽

Ecological Validity ◽

Traffic Noise ◽

Common Species ◽

Wild Birds ◽

Spatial Behavior ◽

Swainson’S Thrush ◽

Species Specific ◽

Breeding Seasons ◽

Avian Vocalizations

Abstract Understanding how anthropogenic disturbance affects animal behavior is challenging because observational studies often involve co-occurring disturbances (e.g., noise, lighting, and roadways), and laboratory experiments often lack ecological validity. During the 2016 and 2017 avian breeding seasons, we investigated the effects of anthropogenic noise and light on the singing and spatial behavior of wild birds by independently manipulating the presence of each type of disturbance at 89 sites in an otherwise undisturbed boreal forest in Labrador, Canada. Each treatment was surrounded by an eight-channel microphone array that recorded and localized avian vocalizations throughout the manipulation. We analyzed the effects of noise and light on the timing of the first vocalizations of each species at each array during the dawn chorus, and on the proximity of the vocalizing birds to the disturbance when those songs were produced. We analyzed all species combined, and then conducted separate analyses for the six most common species: boreal chickadee, dark-eyed junco, ruby-crowned kinglet, Swainson’s thrush, white-throated sparrow, and yellow-rumped warbler. When all species were analyzed together, we found that traffic noise attracted vocalizing birds. There was some evidence that light repelled birds, but this evidence was inconsistent. In our species-specific analyses, yellow-rumped warbler sang earlier in response to noise; Swainson’s thrush was attracted to noise and the combination of noise and light but repelled by light alone. Our study provides some of the first experimental evidence of the independent and combined effects of traffic noise and light on the vocal and spatial behavior of wild birds and suggests that breeding birds may be attracted to noisy roads where they could be exposed to additional forms of disturbance.

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A Fixed-radius Point Count Method for Nonbreeding and Breeding Season Use

The Auk ◽

10.1093/auk/103.3.593 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 103 (3) ◽

pp. 593-602 ◽

Cited By ~ 306

Author(s):

Richard L. Hutto ◽

Sandra M. Pletschet ◽

Paul Hendricks

Keyword(s):

Bird Species ◽

Common Species ◽

Bird Abundance ◽

Point Count ◽

Bird Density ◽

Count Method ◽

Species Abundances ◽

Fixed Radius ◽

Point Count Method ◽

A Site

Abstract We provide a detailed description of a fixed-radius point count method that carries fewer assumptions than most of the currently popular methods of estimating bird density and that can be used during both the nonbreeding and breeding seasons. The method results in three indices of bird abundance, any of which can be used to test for differences in community composition among sites, or for differences in the abundance of a given bird species among sites. These indices are (1) the mean number of detections within 25 m of the observer, (2) the frequency of detections within 25 m of the observer, and (3) the frequency of detections regardless of distance from the observer. The overall ranking of species abundances from a site is similar among the three indices, but discrepancies occur with either rare species that are highly detectable at great distances or common species that are repulsed by, or inconspicuous when near, the observer. We argue that differences in the behavior among species will preclude an accurate ranking of species by abundance through use of this or any other counting method in current use.

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