Ornithology

Urban Bird Ecology and Conservation

Christopher A. Lepczyk, Paige S. Warren (eds)

During the past decade, the study of birds in urban systems has come to the forefront of ornithology. As a result, urban bird research is widespread and covers numerous topics, from population ... More

During the past decade, the study of birds in urban systems has come to the forefront of ornithology. As a result, urban bird research is widespread and covers numerous topics, from population ecology through citizen science. Because of such growth and diversity, there was a great need to collect and synthesize a number of the concurrent streams of research on urban birds. This volume comprises twenty chapters from leaders in urban bird ecology and conservation that address classic questions, propose new directions, and fill in critical gaps in our knowledge. The authors report on findings from Europe, the United States, and Mexico. Key areas of focus include the processes that underlie patterns of species shifts along urban-rural gradients, the demography of urban birds and the role of citizen science, and human-avian interactions in cities. Considering that over half of the world's population now lives in urban areas, this volume provides an important resource to scientists, managers, and planners involved with urban ecosystems in general and birds specifically.Less