Reabastecimiento y rutas migratorias del Zorzal de Swainson (Catharus ustulatus): Estudio de dos sitios clave en el sur de Costa Rica hacia América del Norte.
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2024-11-12
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Rodríguez Arias, David
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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El Zorzal de Swainson (Catharus ustulatus) depende de sitios de reabastecimiento en su migración anual entre América Central y América del Norte. En este estudio, se rastrearon 33 individuos en la Zona Sur de Costa Rica (Finca Cántaros y Rancho Quemado) mediante el uso de transmisores Motus, con el objetivo de identificar sus rutas migratorias y tiempos de permanencia. Ambos sitios resultaron críticos como puntos de reabastecimiento, con estancias promedio de 21 días. No obstante, se observó una notable variabilidad individual: un individuo recorrió la distancia entre la Zona Sur de Costa Rica y el centro de Estados Unidos en solo 10 días, mientras otro permaneció en la zona de estudio durante 62 días. Estos hallazgos resaltan la flexibilidad de los patrones migratorios de la especie y la necesidad de conservar una red diversa de sitios de parada para asegurar la conectividad migratoria. Recomendamos expandir el monitoreo a otras regiones del país, incluir variables climáticas y realizar una caracterización detallada de los hábitats de reabastecimiento para comprender mejor los factores que influyen en el uso de estos sitios. Este estudio destaca el valor de la tecnología Motus como herramienta de conservación y monitoreo para especies migratorias.
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) depends on resupply sites in its annual migration between Central and North America. In this study, 33 individuals were tracked in the southern zone of Costa Rica (Finca Cántaros and Rancho Quemado) using Motus transmitters, with the objective of identifying their migratory routes and residence times. Both sites proved to be critical as resupply points, with average stays of 21 days. However, remarkable individual variability was observed: one individual traveled the distance between southern Costa Rica and the central United States in only 10 days, while another stayed in the study area for 62 days. These findings highlight the flexibility of the species' migratory patterns and the need to conserve a diverse network of stopover sites to ensure migratory connectivity. We recommend expanding monitoring to other regions of the country, including climatic variables, and conducting a detailed characterization of resupply habitats to better understand the factors that influence the use of these sites. This study highlights the value of Motus technology as a conservation and monitoring tool for migratory species.
Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) depends on resupply sites in its annual migration between Central and North America. In this study, 33 individuals were tracked in the southern zone of Costa Rica (Finca Cántaros and Rancho Quemado) using Motus transmitters, with the objective of identifying their migratory routes and residence times. Both sites proved to be critical as resupply points, with average stays of 21 days. However, remarkable individual variability was observed: one individual traveled the distance between southern Costa Rica and the central United States in only 10 days, while another stayed in the study area for 62 days. These findings highlight the flexibility of the species' migratory patterns and the need to conserve a diverse network of stopover sites to ensure migratory connectivity. We recommend expanding monitoring to other regions of the country, including climatic variables, and conducting a detailed characterization of resupply habitats to better understand the factors that influence the use of these sites. This study highlights the value of Motus technology as a conservation and monitoring tool for migratory species.
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Maestría en Conservación de Vida Silvestre y Biodiversidad
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CONSERVACION, ESPECIES, MIGRACIÓN DE ANIMALES, ZORZAL, CONSERVATION, SPECIES, MIGRATION OF ANIMALS, THRUSH