Exploring black kite (Milvus migrans) dynamics: Seasonal abundance and habitat preferences in an urban gradient DOI Creative Commons
Ghulam Mustafa Rashid, Abida Butt, Abdul Qadir

et al.

Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Urban expansion globally has altered biodiversity by transforming urban habitats, leading to habitat loss and changes in ecological systems. Black kites (Milvus migrans) are adaptable raptors across diverse landscapes, from natural highly urbanized areas. This study focuses on Gujranwala City, Pakistan, a unique offering insights into black kite ecology along an gradient. The research assesses seasonal abundance, temperature humidity impacts, behavioural activities, preferences of kites. Results show higher abundance areas, influenced environmental factors food availability anthropogenic sources. exhibit time-dependent associations with humidity, especially before sunset. Additionally, significant correlation is observed between solid waste components, particularly plastic waste, the area. These findings contribute understanding ecology, highlighting adaptability human-modified environments potential implications for conservation management strategies.

Language: Английский

Evidence of change (bird ecology) DOI
Wolfgang Fiedler

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 67 - 84

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring black kite (Milvus migrans) dynamics: Seasonal abundance and habitat preferences in an urban gradient DOI Creative Commons
Ghulam Mustafa Rashid, Abida Butt, Abdul Qadir

et al.

Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Urban expansion globally has altered biodiversity by transforming urban habitats, leading to habitat loss and changes in ecological systems. Black kites (Milvus migrans) are adaptable raptors across diverse landscapes, from natural highly urbanized areas. This study focuses on Gujranwala City, Pakistan, a unique offering insights into black kite ecology along an gradient. The research assesses seasonal abundance, temperature humidity impacts, behavioural activities, preferences of kites. Results show higher abundance areas, influenced environmental factors food availability anthropogenic sources. exhibit time-dependent associations with humidity, especially before sunset. Additionally, significant correlation is observed between solid waste components, particularly plastic waste, the area. These findings contribute understanding ecology, highlighting adaptability human-modified environments potential implications for conservation management strategies.

Language: Английский

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