Which birds are Brazilians seeing on urban and non-urban feeders? An analysis based on a collective online birding

Many studies have shown the positive and negative impacts of feeding wild birds using feeders; however, none them considered case in Brazil. In 2020, social isolation measures imposed by COVID-19 boosted Brazilians’ interest bird feeders, encouraging a group birders to create an event (called JaneLives) broadcast simultaneous live images feeders across country. Using structure JaneLives relying on volunteers, we investigated which species visit Brazilian discussed effectiveness our opportune citizen science initiative implemented during this event. Forty-eight (19 urban 29 non-urban) included six biomes were sampled nine sessions (May–November 2020). The audience watched 133 species, 104 visiting feeders. Non-urban (n = 94) had higher richness than 68), but there shared unique both strata. Thraupidae, Turdidae, small, medium (< 90 g) most common at Owners 23 did data sampling least once, while other 25 online (94.8% their records reliable). narration that accompanied each session enabled learn about increased environmental awareness. Audience numbers declined over events, number was not affected. Ecolodges parks broadcasted received new clients afterwards. events generated interaction pragmatic discussions usage indicating has potential for future research.