Abstract Neotropical dry forests (NDF) are widely distributed and possess important levels of species richness and endemism; however, they are considered a highly endangered ecosystem. Today, the protected areas network (PAs) located within NDF covers 36% the ranges of all species and, particularly, 62% for the most-priority species. Priority conservation areas identified are mainly distributed in Peru (23.1%), Brazil (21.3%), Ecuador (18.8%), and Bolivia (11.4%). Our novel results represent an important step to guide future establishment of new and efficient conservation areas across the NDF.

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确定与濒临灭绝的新热带干旱森林相关的鸟类的优先保护区

摘要 新热带干旱森林（NDF）分布广泛，具有重要的物种丰富度和特有性；然而，它们被认为是高度濒危的生态系统。今天，位于 NDF 内的保护区网络 (PA) 覆盖了所有物种的 36% 的范围，尤其是最优先物种的 62%。确定的优先保护区主要分布在秘鲁（23.1%）、巴西（21.3%）、厄瓜多尔（18.8%）和玻利维亚（11.4%）。我们的新结果代表了指导未来在 NDF 中建立新的高效保护区的重要一步。