AVES AMEAÇADAS DE EXTINÇÃO E GESTÃO AMBIENTAL: PROPOSTAS PARA A CONSERVAÇÃO NO MUNICÍPIO DE PELOTAS-RS.

The degradation of natural environments, intensified by anthropogenic actions such as deforestation, urbanization, agricultural expansion, and monocultures, has significantly contributed to the loss of biodiversity and the increased risk of extinction for various species. In the municipality of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, this scenario is especially concerning due to the presence of environmentally sensitive ecosystems, such as wetlands, native grasslands, and remnants of the Atlantic Forest, which support a rich diversity of birds, including threatened species. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the endangered bird species recorded in the Pelotas region and analyze how environmental management can contribute to their conservation. The methodology consisted of a qualitative and exploratory literature review, including scientific articles, technical documents, and official databases such as the Red Book of Brazilian Fauna and records from ICMBio. The results indicated the occurrence of several species classified as Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered, whose main threats are associated with habitat loss and fragmentation, alterations in natural grasslands, degradation of wetlands, and illegal capture. It is concluded that the conservation of threatened birdlife in Pelotas depends directly on strengthening integrated environmental management, protecting natural habitats, continuously monitoring species, and implementing public policies aimed at the sustainable use of the territory, contributing to the maintenance of local biodiversity.