Stanley A. Temple and John R. Cary
- Published in print:
- 2008
- Published Online:
- February 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780226871714
- eISBN:
- 9780226871745
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- DOI:
- 10.7208/chicago/9780226871745.003.0022
- Subject:
- Biology, Biodiversity / Conservation Biology
This chapter takes advantage of current and historic data to explore changes in the composition of ten Wisconsin bird communities over the past 55 years (1950–2004) and interpret those changes in ...
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This chapter takes advantage of current and historic data to explore changes in the composition of ten Wisconsin bird communities over the past 55 years (1950–2004) and interpret those changes in light of what is known about the birds themselves and their environment. Although species richness in most of those communities has increased over the past several decades, changes in individual species varied a lot, with some showing long-term declines and others increases. Bird communities will continue to change into the future, driven by shifts in climate, land use, and changing landscape patterns.Less
This chapter takes advantage of current and historic data to explore changes in the composition of ten Wisconsin bird communities over the past 55 years (1950–2004) and interpret those changes in light of what is known about the birds themselves and their environment. Although species richness in most of those communities has increased over the past several decades, changes in individual species varied a lot, with some showing long-term declines and others increases. Bird communities will continue to change into the future, driven by shifts in climate, land use, and changing landscape patterns.
Danielle F. Shanahan, Michael W. Strohbach, Paige S. Warren, and Richard A. Fuller
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- May 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780199661572
- eISBN:
- 9780191810176
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199661572.003.0001
- Subject:
- Biology, Ecology
This chapter first discusses the challenges posed by the urban environment for bird populations. These include habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, alteration of resource flows, pollution, and ...
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This chapter first discusses the challenges posed by the urban environment for bird populations. These include habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, alteration of resource flows, pollution, and species interactions. The chapter then turns to some of the ways in which urbanization filters bird communities. There are at least two approaches to tackling this question. First, one can measure how the species richness and abundance of birds changes in response to urbanization. Second, one can take a comparative approach to identify how urban-adapted species differ from those that are sensitive to urbanization. Finally, the chapter considers adaptive responses to urbanization and the impact of human behaviours for urban wildlife.Less
This chapter first discusses the challenges posed by the urban environment for bird populations. These include habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, alteration of resource flows, pollution, and species interactions. The chapter then turns to some of the ways in which urbanization filters bird communities. There are at least two approaches to tackling this question. First, one can measure how the species richness and abundance of birds changes in response to urbanization. Second, one can take a comparative approach to identify how urban-adapted species differ from those that are sensitive to urbanization. Finally, the chapter considers adaptive responses to urbanization and the impact of human behaviours for urban wildlife.
Jukka Jokimäki, Marja-Liisa Kaisanlahti-Jokimäki, and Pilar Carbó-Ramírez
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- May 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780199661572
- eISBN:
- 9780191810176
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199661572.003.0016
- Subject:
- Biology, Ecology
This chapter analyses the impact of urban wooded green areas on assemblages of breeding birds, using case data from the town of Rovaniemi in northern Finland. It shows that breeding populations are ...
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This chapter analyses the impact of urban wooded green areas on assemblages of breeding birds, using case data from the town of Rovaniemi in northern Finland. It shows that breeding populations are influenced by factors such as the size of urban wooded green areas, their location, tree heights, and species occurrence and abundance in the immediate surroundings of wooded green areas. The traits of individual bird species also affect the occurrence of species in specific wooded green areas. Humans can help birds settle in urban wooded green areas by building nest boxes or by arranging (winter) feeding. The chapter concludes by urging more research on the factors affecting the behaviour of birds in urban environments, especially in urban green areas that are hotspots of urban biodiversity.Less
This chapter analyses the impact of urban wooded green areas on assemblages of breeding birds, using case data from the town of Rovaniemi in northern Finland. It shows that breeding populations are influenced by factors such as the size of urban wooded green areas, their location, tree heights, and species occurrence and abundance in the immediate surroundings of wooded green areas. The traits of individual bird species also affect the occurrence of species in specific wooded green areas. Humans can help birds settle in urban wooded green areas by building nest boxes or by arranging (winter) feeding. The chapter concludes by urging more research on the factors affecting the behaviour of birds in urban environments, especially in urban green areas that are hotspots of urban biodiversity.
Michael Patten
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780520235939
- eISBN:
- 9780520929449
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- DOI:
- 10.1525/california/9780520235939.001.0001
- Subject:
- Biology, Animal Biology
The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, supports a spectacular bird population that is among the most concentrated and most diverse in the world. Sadly, this crucial stopover along the ...
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, supports a spectacular bird population that is among the most concentrated and most diverse in the world. Sadly, this crucial stopover along the Pacific Flyway for migratory and wintering shorebirds, landbirds, and waterfowl is dangerously close to collapse from several environmental threats. This book describes the birds of Salton Sea, more than 450 species and subspecies in all. Synthesizing data from many sources, including observations from their long-term work in the area, the authors' species accounts discuss each bird's abundance, seasonal status, movement patterns, biogeographic affinities, habitat associations, and more. The book also includes general information on the region's history and biogeography.Less
The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, supports a spectacular bird population that is among the most concentrated and most diverse in the world. Sadly, this crucial stopover along the Pacific Flyway for migratory and wintering shorebirds, landbirds, and waterfowl is dangerously close to collapse from several environmental threats. This book describes the birds of Salton Sea, more than 450 species and subspecies in all. Synthesizing data from many sources, including observations from their long-term work in the area, the authors' species accounts discuss each bird's abundance, seasonal status, movement patterns, biogeographic affinities, habitat associations, and more. The book also includes general information on the region's history and biogeography.
