Hazards of wind turbines on avifauna - a preliminary appraisal within the Indian context
| Autor: | Anilava Kaviraj, Himika Deb, Tanmay Sanyal, Subrata Saha |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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0106 biological sciences
Ruddy shelduck 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences Sandpiper lcsh:QH1-199.5 Context (language use) Management Monitoring Policy and Law lcsh:General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution 010603 evolutionary biology 01 natural sciences Asian koel Birds remote sensing biology.animal lcsh:QH540-549.5 transect chart Egret geographic information system Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Nature and Landscape Conservation biodiversity Lesser whistling duck biology Biodiversity Remote sensing biology.organism_classification Snipe people.cause_of_death Electrocution Fishery Geography birds Animal Science and Zoology lcsh:Ecology people Transect chart Geographic information system |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Threatened Taxa, Vol 12, Iss 4, Pp 15414-15425 (2020) Deb, H, Sanyal, T, Kaviraj, A & Saha, S 2020, ' Hazards of wind turbines on avifauna-A preliminary appraisal within the Indian context ', Journal of Threatened Taxa, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 15414-15425 . https://doi.org/10.11609/JOTT.5165.12.4.15414-15425 |
| ISSN: | 0974-7907 0974-7893 |
| DOI: | 10.11609/JOTT.5165.12.4.15414-15425 |
| Popis: | Wind farms are substantial sources of renewable energy in India; however, their spread across the country potentially present new hazards to local and migratory birds. This study explored the risk of electrocution and collision of birds with wind turbines close to eco-sensitive zones in India, including Bakkhali, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Geographic information system and remote sensing technology were used. The results indicate vulnerability of local bird species such as barn owl, Indian Scops Owl, Blue Rock Pigeon, Asian Koel, House Crow, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe, Ruddy Shelduck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Cattle Egret, Great Egret, and Pond Herons, as well as migratory species such as Bar-headed Goose, Red-crested Pochard, and American Black Duck. Modification of wind turbine design and location were considered determinant factors to reduce risk of bird collisions. Wind farms are substantial sources of renewable energy in India; however, their spread across the country potentially present new hazards to local and migratory birds. This study explored the risk of electrocution and collision of birds with wind turbines close to eco-sensitive zones in India, including Bakkhali, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Geographic information system and remote sensing technology were used. The results indicate vulnerability of local bird species such as barn owl, Indian Scops Owl, Blue Rock Pigeon, Asian Koel, House Crow, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe, Ruddy Shelduck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Cattle Egret, Great Egret, and Pond Herons, as well as migratory species such as Bar-headed Goose, Red-crested Pochard, and American Black Duck. Modification of wind turbine design and location were considered determinant factors to reduce risk of bird collisions. |
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