Birdwatching in São Francisco de Paula (RS, Brazil): methodology to recognize the best destinations

• Autor(a) principal: Luz, Diego Ariel
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Hoffmann, Diego, de Araújo, Francielle Paulina
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/ecoturismo/article/view/14990
• topic: Contemplação da natureza; Ecoturismo; Fotografias da natureza; Passarinhar; Turismo sustentável; Contemplation of nature; Ecotourism; Nature photographs; Birding; Sustainable tourism

São Francisco de Paula (RS, Brazil) has started to stand out as an important destination for ecotourism, however it is still little publicized as a destination for those looking for bird watching. This study aimed to evaluate the species of birds already registered in the municipality, and to propose a more accurate methodology to recognize the best destinations for birdwatching. Interesting characteristics were considered for observation and the proposition of an index of possibility of observing the species in the municipality, using data available on the Wikiaves photo and records platform. A total of 329 bird species were recorded for the municipality, and after applying the proposed selection threshold, 62 attractive species were classified and ranked. The species Heteroxolmis dominicanus (Black-and-white Monjita) and Xanthopsar flavus (Saffron-cowled Blackbird) were identified as the species with the greatest potential for observation, unifying the interest/call for observation and the possibility of observing them. Investments in the development of this type of tourism can result in conservation actions, considering that most birders tend to prefer to visit areas where there are remnants of native vegetation. Public management, in all spheres, can contribute to this branch of tourism, seeking to invest in infrastructure, as well as in the training of qualified professionals to promote this activity in the region.