Rise-Up mist-netting (RUM): a mobile protocol for trapping wary territorial birds

Many bird species avoid traditional traps such as mist nets, thus alternative trapping methods are often needed. The Rufous Hornero (Furnariidae: Furnarius rufus) is one that was captured so far using conventional netting in rural areas or nest-targeted traps, which risk nest damage and abandonment. Here we describe the novel rise-up mist-netting (RUM) protocol its catchability for wary territorial an urban area. RUM trap allowed us quickly capturing 40 individuals even paved parking lots streets during bird’s breeding period. active targeted demands a single trainable field assistant. Therefore, it should also enable capture of many understudied but species. Moreover, has enough mobility to fit studies areas, whenever researchers may deal with limited space and, at same time, reduce negative visual impacts general public birds’ banding procedures.