Identification and scientific classification of birds in the native community of San Antonio de Sonomoro, Satipo, Peru

Abstract

The objective of the research was to carry out the identification and scientific classification of bird species in the Native Community of San Antonio de Sonomoro located in the district of San Martín de Pangoa in the Central Jungle of Peru, which was developed between the months of June and July 2022. The research was descriptive with a qualitative approach and non-experimental design, applying the observation technique. In situ observations of different species of native birds that present particular and inherent characteristics according to their species were made. The results obtained represent 12 representative bird species: Pitangus sulphuratus, Pionus menstruus, Zonotrichia capensis, Columbina cruziana, Thraupis episcopus, Hirundo rustica, Rupornis magnirostris, Trochilidae, Cacicus cela, Mitu tuberosum, Pteroglossus torquatus and Nothoprocta pentlandii, which play a role fundamental in the ecological chain ensuring the biological balance, because they disperse seeds in the process of their feeding and regulate the populations of insects, rodents, snakes, among others. In addition, its splendid plumage colors and inherent songs are an attraction for the development of ecotourism and represent a potential source for the development of future research on the subject.