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The mangroves of Santos-Cubatão, coast of São Paulo state, hold one of the most diverse bird communities in this habitat anywhere in the Neotropics. Here we presented 53 new species first recorded for the area and supply further information on 70 species considered to be regionally rare or uncommon. The updated list for the area now totals 321 species (seven exotic), highlighting the importance of its conservation in the face of increasing pressures from port developments and urbanization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]