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Presence of exotic birds in San Luis Potosi city, Mexican Plateau
We recorded 12 exotic bird species in San Luis
Potosi, Mexico and adjacent areas. Obtained data were collected
during the period August 2012 to August 2013. From
the total of recorded species, eight are confirmations (Anas
platyrhynchos domesticus, Cairina moschata, Bubulcus ibis,
Columba livia, Sturnus vulgaris, Turdus rufopalliatus, Quiscalus
mexicanus and Passer domesticus) and four are new
records (Aratinga canicularis, Amazona oratrix, A. autumnalis
and Cyanocorax yncas). Although not all exotic species
represent a risk because of the lack of the necessary resources
for the establishment of abundant viable populations, it
is important to publicize their status in the region. Therefore,
knowing the presence of exotic species in a new distribution
area is important for monitoring its establishment and colonization,
and defining management, control and eradication
programs of these species, along with environmental education
programs that would lead to a better understanding of
impacts that these species can cause