Effect of climate change and deforestation on populations of Penelope pileata (Galliformes-Cracidae)

The Amazon Forest has been facing the consequences of the expansion of activities of anthropic origin. A variety of human activities has caused impacts on the environment, resulting in profound negative consequences for biodiversity. Climate change and deforestation can affect, for instance, the spa...

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Published in:Journal of ornithology 2024, Vol.165 (3), p.603-613
Main Authors: Ferreira, Erikson Bruno Loseiro, Gonçalves, Gabriela Silva Ribeiro, de Moraes, Kauê Felippe, Matotele, Herminio Reginaldo, Santos, Marcos Pérsio Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioclimatology
Biodiversity
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Birds
Climate change
Conservation
Deforestation
Ecology
Endangered species
Environmental protection
Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management
Geographical distribution
Life Sciences
Original Article
Penelope pileata
Spatial distribution
Threatened species
Zoology
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Summary:The Amazon Forest has been facing the consequences of the expansion of activities of anthropic origin. A variety of human activities has caused impacts on the environment, resulting in profound negative consequences for biodiversity. Climate change and deforestation can affect, for instance, the spatial distribution of sensitive species such as Amazonian birds. In this context, we estimate the potential distribution of Penelope pileata , an endangered cracid bird with restricted distribution in the Brazilian Amazon, in future climate change and deforestation scenarios. We projected distribution models from occurrence data of P. pileata and bioclimatic variables onto optimistic and pessimistic scenarios to assess spatial gains or losses in the distribution of this bird species. Our results showed a loss of 97.5% and 100% of the suitable area for the occurrence of P. pileata in optimistic and pessimistic scenarios, respectively. We also found that this cracid bird, which is currently classified as a vulnerable species (VU) in The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) red list, would be classified as Critically Endangered (CR) and/or extinct (EX) in the future. Thus, to ensure the conservation of P. pileata , it is crucial to develop policies for environmental protection and preservation of forest remnants that are suitable for the occurrence of this species.
ISSN:2193-7192
2193-7206
DOI:10.1007/s10336-024-02155-2