Occurrence of the whistling heron, Syrigma sibilatrix (Temminck, 1824) (Aves: Ciconiiformes), in Goiás state, central Brazil

Authors

  • Daniel Blamires Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Ambientais, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Departamento de Biologia Geral
  • Cláudio V. Mendonça Biota- Projetos e consultoria ambiental ltda
  • José Hidasi Fundação Museu de Ornitologia
  • Carlos E. R. de Sant’Ana Coordenação de Biologia, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica e Universidade Católica de Goiás. Avenida Universitária

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2675-5327.2005.22029

Keywords:

Syrigma sibilatrix, geographical distribution, Cerrado, Brazil, Goiás state

Abstract

Between 1999 and 2004 we recorded the whistling heron, Syrigma sibilatrix, in Goiás state, central Brazil.One specimen was collected and deposited in the Fundação Museu de Ornitologia de Goiânia (FMOG12855). Observations were conducted in some municipalities of the Goiânia metropolitan region and in thewest-central, northeastern and southern regions of Goiás. Probably, the range expansion of this species is dueto the increase of pastures, artificial ponds and other anthropic areas in the region. However, it may onlyreflect the paucity of ornithological studies in central Brazil.

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Published

2005-08-25

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2005):

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Short communications

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Occurrence of the whistling heron, Syrigma sibilatrix (Temminck, 1824) (Aves: Ciconiiformes), in Goiás state, central Brazil. (2005). Lundiana: International Journal of Biodiversity, 6(1), 67-69. https://doi.org/10.35699/2675-5327.2005.22029