the Journal of Raptor Research

Abstract

We give the results of a raptor survey conducted in August 1994 in the Porque Estadual Intervales, a well preserved area of Atlantic rainforest in southeastern Brazil. Point counts were more effective than transect counts. Ten species of raptors were detected. The presence of a pristine population of Mantled Hawks (Leucopternis polionota), Black Hawk-eagles (Spizaetus tyrannus) and Ornate Hawk-eagles (S. ornatus), gives to the area a remarkable interest for the conservation of birds of prey in Brazil. We also observed Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura), Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus, Tiny Hawks (Accipiter superciliosus), Roadside Hawks (Buteo magnirostris), Short-tailed Hawks (Buteo brachyurus), Yellow-headed Caracaras (Milvago chimachima), Collared Forest-falcon (Micrastur semitorquatus) and possibly Grey-headed Kites (Leptodon cayanensis).