Birdwatching in protected areas of the Brazilian State of Amazonas

• Autor(a) principal: Omena Junior, Reynier
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: Simonetti, Susy Rodrigues, Cohn-Haft, Mario
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/ecoturismo/article/view/13434
• topic: protected areas; birdwatching; aviturists; Amazonas; Brazil; protected areas; birdwatching; aviturists; Amazonas; Brazil

This study aimed to identify protected areas in the State of Amazonas, in Brazil, that are visited for bird watching purposes, as well, as to analyze the diversity of birds and the services offered by populations residing in protected areas. The study was carried out with the application of online forms for the 13 managers of these areas, as well, as internet searches for itineraries and destinations, in Amazonas offered by National and International Operators. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. As a result, 14 protected areas were identified in the Amazonas State that are visited by aviturists, all of which have lists of birds on eBird with high diversity. The most diverse areas and with published lists are: Anavilhanas National Park, Amazon Museum (MUSA), Adolpho Ducke Reserve, 41 Reserve, ZF-2 Reserve and Mamirauá Reserve. Local communities provide guide services, in the forest trails, gastronomy, sale of handicrafts, canoe rides, but they could also offer accommodations, meals, and other services, generating more income for them and sustainability for the tourist activity.