Knowledge | Description of the type of knowledge |
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Abiotic | Climatology |
Geography: Spatial and topographic knowledge of capturing sites; knowledge of roadmaps and public transportation routes in Mexico; geographic location of markets. | |
Biotic | Identification of a large number of bird species. |
Biology of captured species: feeding habits, reproduction, etc. | |
Ecology of captured wild bird species. | |
Predators of captured wild bird species. Identification of herbaceous and woody plants used as inputs. Manipulation of birds: behavior, needed care, diseases. Ethnoveterinary medicine and bird anatomy. Migration of captured wild bird species. Distribution and abundance of captured wild bird species. | |
Environmental issues | Destruction and loss of habitat, deforestation, land use change, several anthropic activities, and lack of food. |
Social | Capability of working in a team. Leadership recognition. Collaborative management of the resources with other capturers. |
Ease of speech, persuasiveness, and empathy with buyers. | |
Economic | Management of days for capturing. Financial management in buying bird’s foodstuffs and medications. Management of days for selling. Daily management of expenses and budget. |
Tool design | Basic carpentry. |
Administrative or legal | Environmental laws and norms. Places where capture is banned. |
Species of wild birds that cannot be captured. |