depending on the magnitude of building versus green area. In this study, we evaluated the
contribution of residential backyards to the diversity of urban birds in the city of Jacareí, São
Paulo, Brazil. We hypothesized that the composition and structure of bird communities would
change according to (1) backyard,(2) neighborhood characteristics,(3) seasonality, and (4)
bird species. Backyard characteristics assessed include area, vegetation structure (number …