Bird Depredations in Uruguayan Vineyards

摘要: Many species ofbirds in Uruguay frequent vineyards and damage grapes, both that are considered crop pests protected by law because their conservation protection desirable. We surveyed 70 fanners the Department of Canalones, main grape growing region Uruguay, to detennine perceptions about nature severity bird depredations methods being employed reduce such damage. Sixty-seven percent respondents reported receiving from birds. Bird were a serious problem 58% ofrespondents, moderate 19% respondents, minor respondents. The most often cited as causing Picazuro pigeons, great kiscadees, creamy-bellied thrushes. Respondents use variety deter including fireanns, toxic baits, visual deterrents, chemical repellents. describe research proposal more precisely magnitude Uruguayan vineyards, adapt and/or develop management tools, fonnulate implement pilot plan for reducing depredations.