Birdwatching at the High Ability/High Giftedness (AH/HD) center at Escola Classe 64 in Ceilândia, Distrito Federal

Abstract

Birds are charismatic and important for the ecological relationships balance in which they are found. They constitute 25% of the total number of vertebrates, with approximately 11 thousand species. The study of urban avifauna can provide information about the environmental quality of the city, since birds are bioindicators. Weekly observations were made from March to November 2023, using the sighting method at Ceilândia Primary School 64, Distrito Federal. 57 bird species were recorded. In addition to the species survey, it was possible to record that some of them use the school area as a breeding site. This reinforces the importance of maintaining green areas in the urban perimeter for the preservation of avifauna. The domestic pigeon remained in very small numbers and did not nest at the school, since competition for resources with other species may have exerted significant pressure on its control. The occasional presence of predators indicates a web of interactions with other microenvironments where birds are present. In addition to the scientific relevance of the project, its pedagogical potential is highlighted by bringing together the theory and practice of science without having to leave the school.