Impacts of land use and invasive species on native avifauna of Mo'orea, French Polynesia
| Autor: | Vanessa M. ZoBell, Brett J. Furnas |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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0106 biological sciences
Environmental change Conservation Biology Invasive Non-native Population Biodiversity lcsh:Medicine 010603 evolutionary biology 01 natural sciences General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Invasive species Passerine Endemic Abundance (ecology) biology.animal Avifauna Forest Deforestation education education.field_of_study biology Animal Behavior Ecology General Neuroscience lcsh:R Agriculture General Medicine Mo’orea 010601 ecology Geography Habitat Indicator species French polynesia General Agricultural and Biological Sciences Zoology |
| Zdroj: | PeerJ PeerJ, Vol 5, p e3761 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 2167-8359 |
| Popis: | Oceanic islands are among the most endemically biodiverse ecosystems in the world. They have been adversely impacted by human expansion, which affects regional biodiversity by altering the natural habitats of vulnerable, indigenous species. Birds represent a valuable indicator species of environmental change due to their ability to adapt quickly. Investigating the relationship between environmental change, abundance, and behaviors of birds can help us better anticipate potential impacts to island ecosystems. In addition, we can understand the population trends and restricted ranges of native avifauna, identify the regions needing protection, and assess habitat vulnerability linked to anthropogenic activities. In Mo’orea, French Polynesia, we studied nine passerine bird species using automated acoustic recording devices placed in agricultural, forested, and mixed habitats. Based on call counts per unit time and occupancy modeling, we found evidence that three non-native species preferred agricultural areas and low-canopy cover over dense forested areas. Furthermore, native bird detectability and possibly abundance was significantly lower than non-native birds. Using hierarchical cluster analysis to support inferences regarding behavioral differences, we found that native bird calling activity was negatively associated with non-native bird calling activity. Altogether, these results suggest native bird populations are at risk in all of the habitats studied, but forests serve as a potential refuge. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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