Perspectives in Ornithology: Effects of Disturbance or Loss of Tropical Rainforest on Birds

[摘要] Although species disappearance is an expected consequence of outright habitat loss, much remains to be learned about the extinction process and how forest disturbance contributes to the decline of tropical birds. Here, we briefly highlight overall patterns of endangerment and extinction of bird species and discuss possible mechanisms (e.g., predation) and consequences (e.g., breakdown of ecosystem processes) of the loss of tropical forest species. We summarize current knowledge on the effects of deforestation and its associated drivers (e.g., fragmentation, agriculture) on forest birds. We end by identifying the conservation implications of the patterns we have highlighted and potential core areas for future research.

[学科分类] 动物科学