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Diverse responses of exotic birds to urbanization
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posted on 2023-05-21, 19:03 authored by Conole, LExotic bird species are prominent members of urban avifaunas in many areas of the world, and much has been generalized about their distribution, abundance and undesirability in urban habitats. Less attention has been given to the spatial and functional responses of exotics to the urban environment. This study tests the hypothesis that exotic birds exhibit responses to environmental factors that are similar to those of local native birds. Exotics group with natives in generalist urban tolerant and specialized urban avoider assemblages, and their species richness and site similarity are broadly proportional with those of natives. Urban tolerant exotics are significantly larger than avoiders, as with native birds. Habitat filtering is occurring to create unique urban bird assemblages, acting differentially on all species according to their ecology and biology, regardless of origin.
History
Publication title
Natureza & ConservacaoVolume
9Pagination
99-104ISSN
1679-0073Department/School
School of Geography, Planning and Spatial SciencesPublisher
Fundacao O Boticario de Protecao a NaturezaPlace of publication
Batel, Curitibia, Parana 80240 BrazilRepository Status
- Restricted