Loss of biodiversity and species extinction are among the most critical issues concerning wildlife and nature. In particular, 14% of all bird species are threatened to some extent (IUCN Red List 2015). Our group studies diverse South American bird species of conservation concern with the aim to provide managers and policy makers with information to outline accurate conservation actions. We use a mixture of molecular and field-based approaches to answer questions related to behavior, ecology, population genetics, and extinction risks.
Researchers and students involved in this area: J. C. Reboreda, B. Mahler, I. Roesler, M. Domínguez, N. Cossa and N. Lois
Conservation of the Sheldgeese Species
South American sheldgeese (Chloephaga spp.) is a group composed by five endemic birds of central and southern South America. The three migratory species are considered endangered in Argentina: Ruddy-headed Goose is categorized as critically endangered, while the Ashy-headed Goose as threatened and the Upland Goose as vulnerable. Principal threats are hunting and predation by exotic species.
Chloephaga rubidiceps (N. Cossa)
