Microhabitat Selection by Ground-Foraging Birds in Urban Parks
Animals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(8), С. 1155 - 1155
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Urban
parks
are
refuges
for
a
diversity
of
birds
in
cities.
Therefore,
understanding
the
relationship
between
park
structure
and
different
bird
species
is
essential
to
achieve
nature-friendly
planning
management.
However,
selection
foraging
substrates
by
ground-feeding
has
been
very
little
explored.
The
aim
this
study
was
analyze
use
urban
Buenos
Aires
City,
Argentina.
Between
December
2020
February
2021,
16
were
visited.
During
each
visit,
focal
observations
individuals
feeding
on
microhabitats
made.
For
ground-foraging
species,
substrate
then
compared
with
its
availability
means
contingency
tests.
A
total
38
7823
attempts
registered.
most
records
Rufous-bellied
Thrush
(Turdus
rufiventris),
Eared
Dove
(Zenaida
auriculata),
Rufous
Hornero
(Furnarius
rufus).
Most
foraged
ground
substrates.
Several
such
as
Picazuro
Pigeon
(Patagioenas
picazuro),
selected
lawn
bare
ground.
Monk
Parakeet
(Myiopsitta
monachus)
Cattle
Tyrant
(Machetornis
rixosa)
lawn,
while
Picui
Ground
(Columbina
picui)
Some
Green-barred
Woodpecker
(Colaptes
melanochloros)
did
not
impermeable
surfaces.
results
obtained
revealed
that
only
green
cover
necessary
parks,
but
also
other
surfaces
can
favor
native
species.
Язык: Английский
Feeding ecology of the common wood pigeon ( Columba palumbus ) in a major European city
Royal Society Open Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(7)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Urban
configuration
and
food
availability
influence
birds'
foraging
behaviour
constitute
key
factors
for
understanding
how
they
exploit
cities.
Here,
we
conducted
a
field
survey
in
the
city
of
Madrid
(Spain)
from
winter
2021
to
autumn
2022
understand
common
wood
pigeon
(
Язык: Английский
Influence of local (air temperature) and wide-scale (North Atlantic Oscillation) climate indices on the first arrival dates of the Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) at breeding site in SE Poland
International Journal of Biometeorology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Язык: Английский
Microplastic uptake by birds: from observation to development of a novel seed coating to prevent bird predation of corn seeds
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Язык: Английский
The Current State of the Urban Population of the Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus L.) in Belgorod, Russia
Acta Zoologica Bulgarica,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
77(2)
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
The
common
wood
pigeon
has
successfully
colonised
urban
habitats
in
Europe
over
the
past
two
centuries
and
this
process
continues
to
day.
aim
was
assess
state
of
population
species
Belgorod
(Russia)
during
breeding
season.
majority
research
conducted
June
2021
May
2022.
average
density
city
1.7
±
1.2
pairs/10
ha,
while
highest
observed
recreational
parks
(2.8
1.6
ha).
started
utilise
urbanised
for
around
1990s,
including
green
residential
areas
with
predominantly
five-story
housing
blocks,
where
current
0.3
ha.
In
general,
significantly
lower
than
that
other
European
areas.
nests
were
located
on
trees
belonging
eight
taxa.
Nests
most
often
placed
linden
(25.9%
total
number
found),
birch
(14.8%)
horse
chestnut
(14.8%).
height
above
ground
varied
from
7
16
m,
averaging
11.1
0.49
m.
data
obtained
indicated
an
having
formed
being
at
one
final
stages
synanthropisation.
Язык: Английский
Seasonal diversity, daily use and behaviour of birds using a green roof in a Mediterranean city
Royal Society Open Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(12)
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Urban
green
roofs
offer
environmental
and
social
benefits
provide
resources
for
urban
wildlife;
however,
how
birds
use
remains
poorly
studied
in
Mediterranean
cities.
Here,
we
develop
a
1-year
study
Madrid,
Spain,
recording
the
that
both
an
roof
adjacent
conventional
throughout
four
seasons.
We
recorded
total
of
17
bird
species
area,
which
8
surveyed.
The
most
common
detected
types
was
feral
pigeon
(
Columba
livia
),
exploited
permanently,
contrast
with
other
observed,
only
appeared
occasionally.
also
found
more
visited
central
hours
day
higher
richness
spring.
Moreover,
detect
were
residents
all
year
area
have
granivorous
or
granivorous–omnivorous
feeding
habits.
main
behaviour
observed
feeding,
while
no
reproduction
any
confirmed.
conclude
much-needed
metropolitan
areas,
promoting
greener,
connected
biodiverse
Язык: Английский
A hemeroby gradient reveals the structure of bird communities in urban parks
Biosystems Diversity,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(4)
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2024
The
spatial
structure
and
composition
of
urban
parks
play
a
crucial
role
in
shaping
bird
communities
by
determining
the
availability
quality
suitable
sites
for
nesting,
feeding,
shelter.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
inhabiting
squares
Dnipro,
Ukraine,
during
breeding
seasons
2022–2024.
Using
transect
counts,
information-logical
data
analysis,
ecological
classification
methods,
analyzed
species
their
substrate
preferences
to
identify
clusters.
Based
on
adaptations,
identified
12
distinct
clusters,
some
which
reflect
different
levels
hemeroby
–
degree
anthropogenic
impact
ecosystems.
Species
such
as
lesser
whitethroat
(
Sylvia
curruca
),
tree
pipit
Anthus
trivialis
icterine
warbler
Hippolais
icterina
common
cuckoo
Cuculus
canorus
)
were
rarely
found
due
specific
habitat
requirements,
indicating
areas
low
hemeroby.
Conversely,
like
woodpigeon
Columba
palumbus
starling
Sturnus
vulgaris
collared
flycatcher
Ficedula
albicollis
fieldfare
Turdus
pilaris
more
prevalent,
suggesting
with
moderate
high
Moreover,
that
exhibit
remarkable
adaptability,
thriving
both
park
natural
habitats.
These
include
great
tit
Parus
major
hooded
crow
Corvus
cornix
chaffinch
Fringi
l
la
coelebs
).
Their
widespread
presence
across
diverse
environments
underscores
versatility
importance
sparrow
Passer
montanus
indicates
significant
transformation
within
these
parks.
findings
emphasize
features
supporting
reveal
varying
degrees
sensitivity
urbanization.
allows
one
assess
level
landscape
can
be
used
monitoring
state
areas.
results
underscore
critical
conserving
restoring
habitats
squares,
will
support
wide
range
species,
including
those
adapted
sensitive
changes.
Язык: Английский