Local knowledge, use, and conservation of wild birds in the semi-arid region of Paraíba state, northeastern Brazil

Soares, Vanessa Moura dos Santos; Soares, Hyago Keslley de Lucena; Santos, Suellen da Silva; Lucena, Reinaldo Farias Paiva de

doi:10.1186/s13002-018-0276-x

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“…Species with high use values (UV c and UV p ), such as S. bouveril, S. bouveril, S. flaveola, S. albogularis, S. nigricolis, and T. rufiventris, have been recorded with high general use values (UV g ) in several other studies of local populations in Northeast Brazil (Alves et al 2012(Alves et al , 2013aFernandes-Ferreira et al 2012;Loss et al 2014;Souto et al 2017;Oliveira et al 2018;Soares et al 2018b) and throughout the country (Regueira and Bernard 2012;Alves et al 2013b;Nascimento et al 2015). However, the simple application of UV g may emphasize species that are not being effectively used (UV c ).…”

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Rearing and trade of wild birds in a semiarid region of Brazil

Soares

Lopes

et al. 2019

Environ Dev Sustain

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The rearing of wild birds as pets is directly related to cultural and socioeconomic issues, as well as to population declines for the species involved. This study aimed to inventory wild birds that are reared as pets and analyze aspects of their commercialization and the sociocultural context of this activity in the semiarid region of Paraíba, Brazil. The data were obtained through interviews and semistructured questionnaires comprised of questions regarding wild birds kept in captivity. Thirty men with a mean age of 45 years were interviewed. The birds were identified through direct observation of the species. The Use Value Index, which is a quantitative index that lists species by importance based on usage citations, was calculated for each species in three different ways: UVgeneral, UVcurrent, and UVpotential. Thirty-six wild bird species distributed among 10 families and 26 genera were recorded. The birds were raised because of beautiful plumage and birdsong, ability to mimic sounds, and fighting potential. Trade on wild birds is a widespread activity. Twentyone (70%) interviewees had obtained their animals from illegal trade, which encompassed all recorded species. Nine respondents were authorized to legally raise and breed these species in captivity. Bird trade is a widespread activity throughout the study region, where

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Rearing and trade of wild birds in a semiarid region of Brazil

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“…Avian feathers are applied in folk therapy to heal asthma, cough, flu, typhoid, and headaches [ 47 , 50 , 52 , 79 , 88 , 92 , 96 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 ]. Bone is composed of collagen [ 103 ], water, lipids [ 104 , 105 ], noncollagenous proteins [ 106 , 107 ], and minerals [ 108 , 109 ].…”

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Vernacular Taxonomy, Cultural and Ethnopharmacological Applications of Avian and Mammalian Species in the Vicinity of Ayubia National Park, Himalayan Region

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Altaf

Hussain

et al. 2023

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Numerous investigations on plant ethnomedicinal applications have been conducted; however, knowledge about the medicinal use of wild animals is still limited. This present study is the second on the medicinal and cultural meaning of avian and mammalian species used by the population in the surrounding area of the Ayubia National Park, KPK, Pakistan. Interviews and meetings were compiled from the participants (N = 182) of the study area. The relative frequency of citation, fidelity level, relative popularity level, and rank order priority indices were applied to analyze the information. Overall, 137 species of wild avian and mammalian species were documented. Of these, 18 avian and 14 mammalian species were utilized to treat different diseases. The present research showed noteworthy ethno-ornithological and ethno-mammalogical knowledge of local people and their connection with fauna, which might be useful in the sustainable utilization of the biological diversity of the Ayubia National Park, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Furthermore, in vivo and/or in vitro examination of the pharmacological activities of species with the highest fidelity level (FL%) as well as frequency of mention (FM) might be important for investigations on faunal-based new drugs.

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“…Bird feathers are utilized for decoration as well as for toys. Feathers of various species are used in traditional medicine, e.g., Ceryle rudis, Nothura boraquira, Phalacrocorax brasilianus, Meleagris gallopayo, Coragyps atratus, Coryus splendens, Corythaeola cristata, and Columba livia, which are utilized for the cure of cough, typhoid, headache, flu, asthma, alcoholism, love poison, and cough ( Padmanabhan and Sujana, 2008 ; Alves et al, 2009 ; Lohani, 2011a ; Jacobo-Salcedo et al, 2011 ; Haileselasie, 2012 ; Bezerra et al, 2013 ; Martínez, 2013 ; Alonso-Castro, 2014 ; Bobo et al, 2015 ; Vijayakumar et al, 2015b ; Dos Santos Soares et al, 2018 ; Adil and Tariq, 2020 ). Feathers are utilized for various reasons, e.g., as a micro- and nanoparticle, bio-sorbent, enhance the viability of the cell, modify the antibacterial activity, and dressing of wounds, as well as in the cosmetic industries.…”

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Traditional Uses of Animals in the Himalayan Region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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Background: The use of animals and animal-derived products in ethnopharmacological applications is an ancient human practice that continues in many regions today. The local people of the Himalayan region harbor rich traditional knowledge used to treat a variety of human ailments. The present study was intended with the aim of examining animal-based traditional medicine utilized by the population of the Himalayan region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.Methods: Data were collected from 2017 to 2019 through individual and group interviews. Data on traditional uses of animal products were analyzed, utilizing following indices such as the frequency of citation, use value, relative importance, similarity index, principal component analysis, and cluster analysis to find the highly preferred species in the area.Results: Ethnomedicinal uses of 62 species of vertebrates and invertebrates were documented. Flesh, fat, bone, whole body, milk, skin, egg, head, feathers, bile, blood, and honey were all used in these applications. The uses of 25 animals are reported here for the first time from the study area (mainly insects and birds, including iconic species like the kalij pheasant, Lophura leucomelanos; Himalayan monal, L. impejanus; and western tragopon, Tragopan melanocephalus). The diversity and range of animal-based medicines utilized in these communities are indications of their strong connections with local ecosystems.Conclusion: Our results provide baseline data valuable for the conservation of vertebrate and invertebrate diversity in the region of Himalayan of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It is possible that screening this fauna for medicinally active chemicals could contribute to the development of new animal-based drugs.

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Local knowledge, use, and conservation of wild birds in the semi-arid region of Paraíba state, northeastern Brazil

Cited by 18 publications

References 56 publications

Rearing and trade of wild birds in a semiarid region of Brazil

Rearing and trade of wild birds in a semiarid region of Brazil

Vernacular Taxonomy, Cultural and Ethnopharmacological Applications of Avian and Mammalian Species in the Vicinity of Ayubia National Park, Himalayan Region

Traditional Uses of Animals in the Himalayan Region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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