Encouraging native predators of invasive yellow‐legged hornets: breeding habitat preferences of European honey buzzards in exotic Eucalyptus plantations

Pest Management Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 5, 2025

While natural forests have decreased globally, forest plantations expanded highlighting the need for studies on plantations' capacity to sustain biodiversity and provide ecosystem services within agroforestry mosaics. This study examined breeding habitat preferences of European honey buzzards Pernis apivorus (a native predator invasive yellow-legged hornet) their relationship with reproductive performance in exotic Eucalyptus southwestern Europe. We expected better preferred habitats. Breeding habitats (n = 57 nesting locations) randomly selected control points 77) were compared across spatial scales. analyzed relative importance vegetation topographic features, intraspecific territorial behavior, interspecific interactions diurnal raptor guild. Two complementary approaches employed: binomial generalized linear models predictive models, random classification assess factors. between based laying phenology fledgling success. Vegetation topography most influential factors affecting preferences, especially around nests 200 m-radius circle). Honey-buzzards large nest trees patches exhibiting high structural complexity maturity. Preferred negatively associated success, no significant was detected phenology. Our results suggest that can offer suitable honey-buzzards if managed appropriately. finding is crucial guiding management decisions aimed at enhancing high-quality encouraging regulatory against hornets. © 2025 Society Chemical Industry.

Language: Английский

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Eucalyptus cover as the primary driver of native forest bird reductions: Evidence from a stand-scale analysis in NW Iberia

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 586, P. 122714 - 122714

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Global impacts of exotic eucalypt plantations on wildlife

Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 31, 2025

ABSTRACT The establishment of exotic tree plantations poses a pervasive threat to wildlife across the globe. Among most important species used for forestry purposes worldwide are members genus Eucalyptus , which have now been established in at least 107 countries outside their native range. When introduced into non‐native areas, eucalypt associated with myriad novel challenges fauna, and often reductions biodiversity local communities. However, similar other anthropogenic habitats, can also create opportunities that allow them survive thrive these environments. In this review, we use as case study understanding ecological evolutionary responses habitat loss change. We begin by summarising main avenues research addressing individual, community, ecosystem levels, highlight critical gaps. consider characteristics different types how such attributes linked ability animals respond appropriately plantations, summarise considerations conservation animal communities human‐altered habitats.

Language: Английский

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Technological Innovations in Raptor Conservation: A Systematic Review of Methods and Applications

Data & Metadata, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 763 - 763

Published: March 28, 2025

Introduction: Raptors play a critical role in ecosystem stability, yet many species face significant population declines due to habitat loss, climate change, and human-induced mortality. Technological advancements such as satellite telemetry, machine learning, bioacoustics, radar tracking have transformed raptor research, enabling precise monitoring data-driven conservation strategies.Methods: A systematic review using the PRISMA methodology was conducted on most relevant methodologies technologies used research. Data from multiple studies employing modeling, genetic analysis, management tools were synthesized evaluate their effectiveness.Results: Findings indicated that telemetry remains widely tool for movements, while learning bioacoustics are emerging powerful methods assessment. Population viability models frequently overlook key demographic factors, age of first breeding, which can significantly impact outcomes.Conclusions: Integrating advanced with standardized is essential improving conservation. Future research should focus refining predictive models, enhancing data-sharing platforms, ensuring technological translate into effective policies.

Language: Английский

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Non-Breeding Season Habitat Selection of Three Commonly Occurring Bird Species in a Patchy Habitat in SE China

Land, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 807 - 807

Published: June 6, 2024

Research into bird habitat selection can unveil the impact of specific characteristics on survival. However, empirical information environmental factor preferences and differences within yew ecological garden for birds is still lacking. This study was conducted in a located southern experimental area Meihua Mountain National Nature Reserve, Fujian Province, China. We selected three commonly occurring species analysis to discern factors influencing interspecific factors. Canopy density coverage were identified as dominant Red-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha), Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus), Orange-bellied Leafbird (Chloropsis hardwickii). The height perching trees, average tree height, diameter at breast all important determinants Bulbul. These consistent with logistic regression results. Both one-way ANOVA stepwise discriminant revealed significant among species. Our results provide insights avian patchy habitats, which be used guideline future conservation management.

Language: Английский

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Habitat preferences of breeding Eurasian Sparrowhawks Accipiter nisus in Central Europe

Bird Study, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Capsule A description of habitats used for breeding by Eurasian Sparrowhawks, along with variables affecting their habitat selection.

Language: Английский

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