Roadside raptor surveys in Valdes Peninsula (Patagonia, Argentina)

Roadside surveys on the Valdés Peninsula, Argentina, revealed lower raptor abundances compared to continental Patagonia, with 9 species recorded across two sampling periods. The most frequently observed were the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) and chimango caracara (Milvago chimango). Conducted along a 451-km transect in November 2012 and April 2013, this study highlights the peninsula's unique avifauna while underscoring its distinct ecological dynamics. The findings contribute to baseline data for conservation efforts in this UNESCO-listed site.

Pruscini, F., Morelli, F., Perna, P., Mazzeo, R., Cavitolo, P., Bertellotti, M., Catorci, A., & Santolini, R. (2016). Conteos de aves rapaces en ruta en Península Valdés (Patagonia, Argentina). El Hornero, 31(1), 7–11. https://doi.org/10.56178/eh.v31i1.570