Guia de aves do cariri paraibano

Abstract

Knowing about the diversity within the Caatinga is hard and constant work. Lately, an increase in ecological tourism has been observed in all areas of the country, including the Caatinga. The Cariri Paraibano region, despite having a large part already degraded, has a high potential for ecotourism, which is already explored due to its exuberant landscapes full of rock formations, and may also be known for the diversity of birds found in the region. Within the limits of Cariri, we can find 218 species of birds, some of which are quite interesting from the point of view of birdwatchers, such as the Yellow-faced Siskin (Spinus yarrellii) and several others endemic to the Caatinga. The photographic guides are excellent dispersers of information about the species of the locality, being widely used in different regions of the world. Due to the importance of disseminating the local avifauna, this work aimed to develop a photographic guide of the Cariri Paraibano region. The guide has photos of all 218 species recorded in Cariri so far, it also has some information such as diet and habits.