First record of Formicarius colma Boddaert, 1783 (Aves: Formicariidae) in the Parque Estadual do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, using a camera-trap

Authors

  • Leonardo R. Viana Pós Graduação em Ecologia, Conservação e Manejo de Vida Silvestre, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
  • Marcelo F. Vasconcelos Pós Graduação em Ecologia, Conservação e Manejo de Vida Silvestre, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
  • Gustavo A. B. da Fonseca Pós Graduação em Ecologia, Conservação e Manejo de Vida Silvestre, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Conservation International, CI-USA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2675-5327.2007.23208

Keywords:

Atlantic Forest, camera trapping, Rio Doce State Park, Minas Gerais

Abstract

The Rufous-capped Antthrush, Formicarius colma Boddaert, 1783, is a ground dwelling species of bird commonly associated with moist forests. With a wide range in South America, it is nevertheless considered a rare species within the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. During a camera-trapping study in the Parque Estadual do Rio Doce, spanning a 17 month period (2,825 trap nights) a photograph of this species was obtained. This record provides concrete proof that the species inhabits the park and validates previous visual and song records for this species. It also demonstrates that camera traps can be a useful tool in obtaining records of cryptic bird species.

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Published

2008-08-30

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2007):

Section

Short communications

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How to Cite

First record of Formicarius colma Boddaert, 1783 (Aves: Formicariidae) in the Parque Estadual do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, using a camera-trap. (2008). Lundiana: International Journal of Biodiversity, 8(2), 155-156. https://doi.org/10.35699/2675-5327.2007.23208