Levantamento da Avifauna no Campus de Pesquisa do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém, Pará

Abstract

Founded in 1980, the Research Campus of the Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi squeezes about 12 ha. Despite two decades of existence, few studies have been developed in this area for a greater knowledge of ornithological diversity. This work aims to survey the avifauna of this area emphasizing the different habitats. Two complementary methodologies were used to characterize the avifauna. Using pre-existing transects, direct observations were made with the aid of binoculars every hour. Using mist nets, the collected specimens were captured, identified and later released. From November to April 2006, the sampling effort totaled 175 hours. The birds observed and collected represented 52 species distributed among 23 families. Among the families observed, the Tyrannidae family was the most representative, with 15 species. Among the species observed in the different families, the vite-vite Hylophilus thoracicus (Vireonidae) stands out. This species represents the first record in the metropolitan area of Belém. Different aspects of the biology of the observed species, such as nesting and foraging, were reported. The number of species occurring within the limits of the Research Campus of the Emilio Goeldi Museum of Pará proved to be very representative, considering the anthropic action in this area.