Publications

comparison of clinical parameters in captive cracidae fed traditional and extruded diets.	the cracidae family of neotropical birds is regarded as one of the most severely threatened in the world. they traditionally have been extensively hunted, and, thus, ex situ efforts for their conservation are recommended and involve the optimization of their care in captivity. nutrition is a fundamental aspect of husbandry, which influences survival and reproduction in captivity. in this study, a total of 29 animals, including 3 species (penelope obscura, penelope superciliaris, and aburria jacu ...	2011	22950316
aspects of the ecology of penelope superciliaris temminck, 1815 (aves: cracidae) in the araripe national forest, ceará, brazil.	guans are large frugivorous birds that inhabit neotropical forests and play a fundamental role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration. despite their ecological importance, the natural populations of these birds are increasingly threatened by deforestation and hunting pressure. the present study was conducted in the araripe national forest, ceará (brazil), with the objective of estimating population parameters (density and total population size) in the rusty-margined guan (penelope superciliar ...	2015	26628224