Sucesso na reabilitação de Macronectes halli e Macronectes giganteus no sudeste do Brasil

• Autor(a) principal: Mannina, Natassia Bacco
• Data de Publicação: 2018
• Outros Autores: Mello, Daniela Magalhães Drummond de, Wanderley, Rebeca Pires
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
• Texto Completo: https://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/138436
• topic: Rehabilitation; Macronectes halli; Macronectes giganteus; Pneumonia; Hypothermia; Pelagic; Reabilitação; Macronectes halli; Macronectes giganteus; Pneumonia; Hipotermia; Pelágico

This report describes the successful rehabilitation of two species of pelagic seabirds (Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus) rescued on the southern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and taken to the IPeC rehabilitation center (S25°023258 W-47°928737). Data on the enclosures, diet, clinical management and laboratory tests were detailed during the 75 d of treatment, during which the birds remained at the center. This report demonstrates that a combination of environmental and nutritional management with a proper diagnosis and adequate clinical treatment naturally lead to a shorter period in captivity, which is crucial to the successful rehabilitation of these birds. The enclosures should have visual isolation and animals kept separate from other birds. The form of offering food differs based on the feeding habits and taxon. At the time of release back into the wild, the site chosen should be isolated to enable the bird to feel more secure when taking flight. The present report describes the first record of the rehabilitation and release of these two species in Brazil.