Richness, composition, and similarity of birds from restored forest fragments

Inglés. Environmental degradation has been increasing over the years. As forest environments are altered, bird communities are directly affected by their inability to remain in their habitats. This study aims to discuss the restoration of environments and its influence on birdlife. The research was conducted in the municipality of Lavras, located in the Cerrado/Atlantic Forest ecotonal region in the south of the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Three restored forest fragments were selected, where species were monitored using binoculars during two seasonal periods. A total of 80 bird species were recorded, distributed across 30 families; however, richness estimators suggest that greater species richness could be found in the restored forests. Two of the forests exhibit greater similarity in bird communities compared to the third, which is not influenced by water bodies or understory, has compacted soil, and is subject to constant anthropogenic influence. It is concluded that the restored areas have the potential to support bird communities in alignment with the requirements of each species and the availability of ecological niches. This study has provided an understanding of the distribution of bird communities in restored areas and how restoration can contribute to the conservation and preservation of species in future conservation projects.

Portugués. Environmental degradation has been increasing over the years. As forests being altered, bird communities are directly affected by their inability to remain in their habitats. This study was developed to discuss the restoration of environments and its influence on birdlife. The research was conducted in the municipality of Lavras, located in the Cerrado/Atlantic Forest ecotonal region in the south of the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Three restored forest fragments were selected, where species were monitored using binoculars during two seasonal periods. A total of 80 bird species were recorded, distributed across 30 families; however, richness estimators suggest that greater species richness could be found in the restored forests. Two of the forests show greater similarity in bird communities compared to the third, which is not influenced by water bodies or understory, has compacted soil, and is subject to constant anthropogenic influence. It was concluded that the restored areas have the potential to support bird communities in alignment with the requirements of each species and the availability of ecological niches. This study has provided an understanding of the distribution of bird communities in restored areas and how restoration can contribute to the conservation and preservation of species in future conservation projects