Habitat complexity in shallow lakes and ponds: importance, threats, and potential for restoration

M Meerhoff, M de los Ángeles González-Sagrario - Hydrobiologia, 2022 - Springer
In this review we describe patterns and mechanisms by which habitat complexity is crucial
for the functioning of shallow lakes and ponds, and for the abundance and diversity of …

Managing wetland habitats for waterbirds: an international perspective

Z Ma, Y Cai, B Li, J Chen - Wetlands, 2010 - Springer
The loss and degradation of wetlands worldwide has adversely affected waterbirds, which
depend on wetland habitats. Many studies have indicated that effectively managed wetlands …

Study on habitat suitability and environmental variable thresholds of rare waterbirds

C Wang, H Liu, Y Li, B Dong, C Qiu, J Yang… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The conservation level of rare waterbirds reflects the quality of the regional ecological
environment and wetlands, and suitable habitat patches and good environmental conditions …

Agricultural ponds as alternative habitat for waterbirds: spatial and temporal patterns of abundance and management strategies

E Sebastián-González, JA Sánchez-Zapata… - European Journal of …, 2010 - Springer
The progressive lost of natural wetlands as a consequence of human activities has lead to
the use of new habitats by the species linked to water presence. In Southeast Spain …

How can habitat selection affect the use of a wetland complex by waterbirds?

M Paracuellos - Biodiversity & Conservation, 2006 - Springer
The factors regulating the distribution of dabbling and diving waterbirds were studied, taking
into account habitat selection by the species in a wetland complex of 26 ponds in south …

Environmental and anthropogenic factors structuring waterbird habitats of tropical coastal lagoons: Implications for management

DC Tavares, DL Guadagnin, JF de Moura… - Biological …, 2015 - Elsevier
Tropical coastal lagoons are among the most threatened ecosystems on Earth due to
multiple factors. The loss and degradation of coastal lagoons can adversely affect …

The importance of wetland habitat area for waterbird species‐richness

C Cerda‐Peña, JR Rau - Ibis, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The area of habitat patches is a significant factor when determining species‐richness in any
given habitat. However, this area effect is not the same for every taxonomic group and can …

If you build it, they will come: Coastal amenities facilitate human engagement in marine protected areas

CM Free, JG Smith, CJ Lopazanski, J Brun… - People and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Calls for using marine protected areas (MPAs) to achieve goals for nature and people are
increasing globally. While the conservation and fisheries impacts of MPAs have been …

Landscape context and wetland attributes influence wintering waterbirds in important bird and biodiversity areas: implications for conservation and management

F Hamza, AM Abdi, MA Chokri, L Yacoubi, H Dlensi… - Landscape …, 2024 - Springer
Context The intensification and expansion of human activities have caused profound
changes in global wetlands and their associated aquatic bird communities. Understanding …

Diversity and abundance of water birds in the mangrove area of south coast of Bangkalan, Madura Island, Indonesia

A Ramadhani, R Ambarwati, RS Gumilang - Biodiversitas Journal of …, 2022 - smujo.id
Ramadhani A, Ambarwati R, Gumilang RS. 2022. Diversity and abundance of water birds in
the mangrove area of south coast of Bangkalan, Madura Island, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23 …