The grasslands of southeastern South America (SESA), comprising one of the most
extensive grassland ecosystems in the Neotropics, have been negatively impacted by the …

When bryophytes, lichens, eukaryotic algae, cyanobacteria, bacteria, and fungi live
interacting intimately with the most superficial particles of the soil, they form a complex …

We surveyed the avifauna of Alto do Palácio, Serra do Cipó National Park, Minas Gerais
state, Brazil. The park lies in the southern Espinhaço range, a significant biogeographical …

The Marsh Seedeater Sporophila palustris is one of the most endangered and least known
of the capuchino seedeaters. Breeding populations are patchy, occurring in north-east …

Understanding the types of movements exhibited by a threatened species is paramount for
creating conservation and management strategies. The Campo Miner (Geositta …

ABSTRACT The Ochre-breasted pipit Anthus nattereri is a terrestrial bird restricted to natural
grasslands of south-eastern South America. The species is globally Vulnerable to extinction …

Niche partitioning is a widespread ecological strategy within trophic guilds, ensuring the
coexistence of sympatric species by reducing interspecific competition. Stable isotope …

The range and natural history of Neotropical rails are little understood. Observations are
presented on the range, diet and breeding of seven poorly known rails amassed during 15 …

Abstract The Cock-tailed Tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor) is a habitat-sensitive and vulnerable bird
found in South American grasslands. It is assumed to be migratory but no detailed analysis …

Grassland birds are globally imperiled. Those of endemic Neotropical savannas may be
particularly threatened as knowledge of the ecology of many species is lacking, restricting …