Checklist of the birds of Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil: diversity and conservation

Several phytogeographic regions (Cerrado, Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, Gran Chaco, and Chiquitano Dry Forests) converge in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, and influence regional biodiversity. Despite a list of birds in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul being published by Nunes et al. (2017), it is necessary to update and critically review avifauna records. In this study, we gathered the results of several records obtained from species lists and online data platforms of the 336 sites in this state over the last decades and grouped them into Main (Primary and Secondary) and Tertiary Lists. The avifauna of Mato Grosso do Sul is composed of 678 species, of which 643 (95%) have records proving their occurrence (Primary List), whereas 34 still lack documentation (Secondary List). The number of related species for Mato Grosso do Sul represents 34% of the Brazilian avifauna. Some species stand out for their unique occurrence in Mato Grosso do Sul, such as Melanerpes cactorum, Celeus lugubris, Phaethornis subochraceus, and Cantorchilus guarayanus, reflecting the influence of different phytogeographic regions of the Chaco and Chiquitano Dry Forests. Migrants represent 20% of the bird community occurring in the state, of which 93 species correspond to migrants from various regions of South America (south and west) and 40 to boreal migrants. Thirty-three species perform nomadic movements across the Pantanal Plain and other regions of the state. Thirty-one species are included in some conservation-threatened categories of global and/or national endangered species lists. Other 30 species are included in the near-threatened category at the global level and 23 at the national level. In addition, species typical of dry forests (in Serra da Bodoquena and Maciço do Urucum) and those from the Atlantic Forest in the south of the state deserve attention due to their restricted distribution and the high anthropogenic pressure on their habitat.(AU)

Distribution and identification of the White-collared Kite Leptodon forbesi and the juvenile plumages of the Gray-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis

The genus Leptodon encompasses two Neotropical raptor species. The more widely-distributed Gray-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis) occurs in a vast area of Neotropical region, while the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) is endemic of the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil, but there are some questions about the extent of its geographic distribution and about its sympatry with its congener. Here we present a review of the geographic distribution and the diagnoses of L. forbesi, correcting recent records based on misidentifications. We also clarify the main features of juvenile and subadult plumage of Leptodon raptors and describe new phases of juvenile plumage.

Distribution and identification of the White-collared Kite Leptodon forbesi and the juvenile plumages of the Gray-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis

Abstract The genus Leptodon encompasses two Neotropical raptor species. The more widely-distributed Gray-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis) occurs in a vast area of Neotropical region, while the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) is endemic of the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil, but there are some questions about the extent of its geographic distribution and about its sympatry with its congener. Here we present a review of the geographic distribution and the diagnoses of L. forbesi, correcting recent records based on misidentifications. We also clarify the main features of juvenile and subadult plumage of Leptodon raptors and describe new phases of juvenile plumage.

Distribution and identification of the White-collared Kite Leptodon forbesi and the juvenile plumages of the Gray-headed Kite Leptodon cayanensis

The genus Leptodon encompasses two Neotropical raptor species. The more widely-distributed Gray-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis) occurs in a vast area of Neotropical region, while the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) is endemic of the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil, but there are some questions about the extent of its geographic distribution and about its sympatry with its congener. Here we present a review of the geographic distribution and the diagnoses of L. forbesi, correcting recent records based on misidentifications. We also clarify the main features of juvenile and subadult plumage of Leptodon raptors and describe new phases of juvenile plumage.(AU)

Observações comportamentais do gavião-pato Spizaetus melanoleucus (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae) no estado do Paraná, Brasil / Behavioral observations on the black-and-white hawk-eagle Spizaetus melanoleucus (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae) in the state of Paraná, Brazil / Observaciones de comportamiento del aguila azor blanquinegra Spizaetus melanoleucus (Accipitriformes, Accipitridae) en el estado de Paraná, Brasil

O gavião-pato (Spizaetus melanoleucus) é uma ave de rapina florestal e naturalmente rara em toda sua distribuição. No estado do Paraná conta com registros escassos, especialmente na porção noroeste. Devido a suas baixas densidades populacionais e comportamento inconspícuo, são escassas as informações biológicas da espécie. O presente estudo apresenta alguns registros e observações comportamentais do S. melanoleucus em dois remanescentes florestais do interior do Paraná. As observações sugerem que a espécie pode forragear com certa frequência em áreas abertas a procura de mamíferos e outros pequenos vertebrados. Além disso, a espécie aparenta ser mais detectável em voo próximo ao final da manhã e início da tarde. Informações sobre a biologia, comportamento, estratégias de caça e distribuição da espécie podem ajudar a compreender melhor sua biologia e auxiliar estratégias de conservação.(AU)

The black-and-white hawk-eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus) is a forest raptor and naturally rare throughout its distribution. In the state of Paraná, it has few records, especially in the northwest. Due to low population densities and inconspicuous behavior, there is little biological information available on the species. This study presents some records and behavioral observations on Spizaetus melanoleucus in two forest remnants in the countryside of the state of Paraná. Observations suggest that the species may often forage in open areas, seeking small mammals and other vertebrates. Moreover, the species seems to be more detectable in the late-morning and early afternoon flights. Information on the biology, behavior, hunting strategies and distribution of the species can help to better understand their biology and assist on conservation strategies.(AU)

El águila azor blanquinegra (Spizaetus melanoleucus) es un ave de rapiña forestal y naturalmente rara en toda su distribución. En el estado de Paraná cuenta con registros escasos, especialmente en la parte noroeste. Debido a sus bajas densidades poblacionales y comportamiento discreto, son escasas las informaciones biológicas de la especie. Este estudio presenta algunos registros y observaciones de comportamiento del Spizaetus melanoleucus en dos remanentes forestales en el interior de Paraná. Las observaciones sugieren que la especie puede forrajear con poca frecuencia en áreas abiertas en busca de mamíferos y otros pequeños vertebrados. Además, la especie aparenta ser más detectable en vuelo próximo al final de la mañana e inicio de la tarde. Informaciones sobre la biología, comportamiento, estrategias de caza y distribución de las especies pueden ayudar a entender mejor su biología y auxiliar estrategias de conservación.(AU)