Birds in anthropogenic landscapes: the responses of ecological groups to forest loss in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Habitat loss is the dominant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in terrestrial
environments. In this study, we used an a priori classification of bird species based on their …
environments. In this study, we used an a priori classification of bird species based on their …
[HTML][HTML] Application of habitat thresholds in conservation: Considerations, limitations, and future directions
Habitat thresholds are often interpreted as the minimum required area of habitat, and
subsequently promoted as conservation targets in natural resource policies and planning …
subsequently promoted as conservation targets in natural resource policies and planning …
Traditional scientific data vs. uncoordinated citizen science effort: A review of the current status and comparison of data on avifauna in Southern Brazil
L Klemann-Junior, MA Villegas Vallejos… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Data generated by citizen science is particularly valuable in ecological research. If used
discerningly with data from traditional scientific references, citizen science can directly …
discerningly with data from traditional scientific references, citizen science can directly …
Threshold effect of habitat loss on bat richness in cerrado‐forest landscapes
Understanding how animal groups respond to contemporary habitat loss and fragmentation
is essential for development of strategies for species conservation. Until now, there has …
is essential for development of strategies for species conservation. Until now, there has …
Influence of crop type, heterogeneity and woody structure on avian biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
S Wilson, GW Mitchell, J Pasher, M McGovern… - Ecological …, 2017 - Elsevier
Agriculture is a primary factor underlying world-wide declines in biodiversity. However,
different agricultural systems vary in their effects depending on their resemblance to the …
different agricultural systems vary in their effects depending on their resemblance to the …
Urbanization homogenizes the interactions of plant-frugivore bird networks
Anthropogenic activities are the main cause of habitat loss and fragmentation, which directly
affects biodiversity. Disruption in landscape connectivity among populations may affect …
affects biodiversity. Disruption in landscape connectivity among populations may affect …
The homogenizing influence of agriculture on forest bird communities at landscape scales
S Endenburg, GW Mitchell, P Kirby, L Fahrig… - Landscape …, 2019 - Springer
Context Agricultural expansion is a principal driver of biodiversity loss, but the impacts on
community assembly in agro-ecosystems are less clear, especially across regional scales at …
community assembly in agro-ecosystems are less clear, especially across regional scales at …
From town to town: Predicting the taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of birds using NDVI
Biodiversity mapping in urban areas is imperative for their conservation. Remote sensors
produce environmental information, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index …
produce environmental information, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index …
Earthworm invasion, white‐tailed deer and seedling establishment in deciduous forests of north‐eastern N orth A merica
Earthworm invasions and high deer populations are among many stressors threatening long‐
term population viability of forest understorey plants in north‐eastern N orth A merica …
term population viability of forest understorey plants in north‐eastern N orth A merica …
The impact of urban sprawl on forest landscapes in Southeast Michigan, 1985–2015
Context Urban sprawl typically consists of low-density urban development dominated by
single-family housing and automobile-oriented land use patterns. Sprawl impacts landscape …
single-family housing and automobile-oriented land use patterns. Sprawl impacts landscape …