Descubrimiento del primer sitio de reproducción de Golondrina de Mar Negra (Hydrobates markhami) en el extremo sur del Perú

Benjamín Gallardo; Jhonson K. Vizcarra; Ronny Peredo; Pablo Gutiérrez; Nelson Contardo; Andy Arcco; Fernando Medrano

doi:10.56178/eh.v38i2.1438

Short Communications Published 01 December 2023 https://doi.org/10.56178/eh.v38i2.1438

Discovery of the first breeding site of Markham’s Storm-petrel (Hydrobates markhami) in the south of Peru

Atacama Desert breeding sites Perú petrels seabirds Tacna department

Benjamín Gallardo Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile

Jhonson K. Vizcarra Administración Técnica Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre Moquegua-Tacna (ATFFS Moquegua-Tacna), Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre (SERFOR). Tacna, Perú

Ronny Peredo Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile

Pablo Gutiérrez Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile

Nelson Contardo Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile

Andy Arcco Museo de Historia Natural de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa (MUSA), Av. Alcides Carrión s/n. Arequipa, Perú

Fernando Medrano Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile

Abstract

The Markham’s Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates markhami) is considered “Near Threatened” worldwide, due to the high impact of light pollution and the destruction and degradation of its breeding habitat. So far, it is known that most of the breeding population is found in the colonies of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. However, some records of fledglings attracted to luminaries suggested the probable existence of breeding sites in southern Peru. Therefore, an expedition was carried out in the departments of Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna. During seven days, 2000 linear km were traveled in search of suitable substrate for breeding. The methodology included visual and olfactory inspection of cavities, complemented with the use of borescopes and playback; additionally, the search for individuals in flight was carried out with the help of binoculars and thermal visor. Fifteen nests of Markham’s Storm-Petrel were found in Pampa Pie de Candela, in the department of Tacna, two of which contained chicks between 60-90 days old. It was estimated to be a relatively marginal, sparsely populated colony, with about 30 breeding pairs in total. The colony is threatened by the advance of agriculture in the desert. This finding reveals the potential of southern Peru for the species and encourages the search for new colonies.

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Benjamín Gallardo, Jhonson K. Vizcarra, Ronny Peredo, Pablo Gutiérrez, Nelson Contardo, Andy Arcco, Fernando Medrano (2023). Discovery of the first breeding site of Markham’s Storm-petrel (Hydrobates markhami) in the south of Peru. El Hornero, Vol. 38 No. 2 (2023), 63-69. https://doi.org/10.56178/eh.v38i2.1438

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[1] Alonso R (2006) Ambientes evaporíticos continentales de Argentina. INSUGEO: Serie de Correlación Geológica 21:155-170

[2] Barros R, Medrano F, Norambuena HV, Peredo R, Silva R, de Groote F y Schmitt F (2019) Breeding phenology, distribution and conservation status of Markham’s Storm-Petrel Oceanodroma markhami in the Atacama Desert. Ardea 107:75–84. https://doi.org/10.5253/arde.v107i1.a1

[3] Croxall JP, Butchart SHM, Lascelles B, Stattersfield AJ, Sullivan B, Symes A y Taylor P (2012) Seabird conservation status, threats and priority actions: a global assessment. Bird Conservation International 22(1):1-34. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0959270912000020

[4] Decreto Supremo N° 6/2022. Ministerio del Medio Ambiente (MMA). Plan de recuperación, conservación y gestión de las golondrinas de mar del norte de Chile

[5] Dias MP, Martin R, Pearmain EJ, Burfield IJ, Small C, Phillips RA, Yates O, Lascelles B, Borboroglu PG y Croxall JP (2019) Threats to seabirds: a global assessment. Biological Conservation 237:525-537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2019.06.033

[6] García-Godos I, Goya E y Jahncke J (2002) The diet of Markham’s Storm Petrel Oceanodroma markhami on the central coast of Peru. Marine Ornithology 30:77-83

[7] Gaston A (2004) Seabirds: A Natural History New Haven. Yale University Press

[8] Jahncke J (1994) Biología y conservación de la Golondrina de Tempestad Negra Oceanodroma markhami (Salvin 1883) en la Península de Paracas, Perú. Informe técnico. APECO, Lima

[9] Lutmerding JA y Love AS (2009) Longevity Records of North American Birds. Version 2009.1. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Bird Banding Laboratory. Laurel MD

[10] Medrano F, Drucker J y Jaramillo A (2021a) Markham’s Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates markhami), version 2.1. In Birds of the World (T. S. Schulenberg, S. M. Billerman, and B. K. Keeney, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.maspet.02.1

[11] Medrano, F, J Drucker Y A Jaramillo (2021b). Ringed Storm-Petrel (Hydrobates hornbyi), version 2.1. In Birds of the World (T. S. Schulenberg and B. K. Keeney, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.rispet1.02.1

[12] Medrano F, Silva R, Barros R, Terán R, Peredo R, Gallardo B, Cerpa P, de Groote F, Gutiérrez P y Tejeda I (2019) Nuevos antecedentes sobre la historia natural y conservación de la Golondrina de Mar Negra (Oceanodroma markhami) y la Golondrina de Mar de Collar (Oceanodroma hornbyi) en Chile. Revista Chilena de Ornitología 25:21-30

[13] Oikonos-ROC-OPCC (2022) Guía para una Iluminación Amigable con Aves Marinas en Chile

[14] Pino R, Mora M y Sepúlveda C (2021) A new breeding site of Hornby’s Storm-Petrel. Oryx 55(5):652. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0030605321000892

[15] Silva R, Medrano F, Tejeda I, Terán D, Peredo R, Barros R y Toro-Barros B (2020) Evaluación del impacto de la contaminación lumínica sobre las aves marinas en Chile: Diagnóstico y propuestas. Ornitología Neotropical 31(1):13-24. https://doi.org/10.58843/ornneo.v31i1.575

[16] Winkler DW, Billerman SM y Lovette IJ (2020a) Northern Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman, B. K. Keeney, P. G. Rodewald, and T. S. Schulenberg, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.hydrob1.01

[17] Winkler DW, Billerman SM y Lovette IJ (2020b) Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (S. M. Billerman, B. K. Keeney, P. G. Rodewald, and T. S. Schulenberg, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.oceani2.01