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The study followed the reproductive cycle of the birds in the only fragment of the Cerrado biome located in southern Brazil. The area is protected through the creation of a state park, which has prevented its total conversion into arable land. The Cerrado has several variations in vegetation structure, ranging from open steppes with the presence of shrubs to dense, medium-sized vegetation, directly reflecting the composition of the fauna and flora. The vegetation type chosen for the study was the most representative portion of the park, the Campo Cerrado Alterado, and its avifauna and phytophysiognomy were studied in depth, correlating bird reproduction and vegetation structure. This final thesis made it possible to establish relationships that have not yet been contemplated in the country, combining knowledge from different areas and providing important tools for the conservation of the site and the species that live there.
About the author
Tony Bichinski - Oologist and specialist in studies of the reproductive biology of Brazilian birds, collecting in situ data on the natural history of species. He works in the area of conservation of endangered species and in providing relevant information on the reproductive cycle of species that have been little studied by science.
