10. The Golden Eagle - Conservation & Protection in Kingston, Ontario

This research project works to analyze and diminish the major threats to the Golden Eagle species through developing efficient and effective conservation techniques and introducing these advancements into the Kingston, Ontario habitat. We propose a partnership with the Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN), a community group with an active mandate in the preservation and conservation of wildlife and natural habitats. Many of their current projects involve at-risk bird species, and they are well equipped to aid in the successful development and implementation of this initiative. There are a few factors that affect the livelihood of Golden Eagles. Wind turbines, pesticides and power lines are some parts of an urban setting that cause disturbance to these creatures. Other vulnerabilities include habitat destruction, limited food availability and human killings to prevent preying on livestock. Some conservation techniques that are successful in managing Golden Eagle populations around the world include the use of bird sensitivity maps and the implementation of adaptive-management frameworks during community planning. Sensitivity maps are formulated taking into account foraging range, collision risk and sensitivity to disturbance (Bright et al., 2008), while adaptive-management frameworks limit recreational activities near known nesting areas (Fackler et al., 2010). By implementing and adapting strategies put in place in countries like Ireland and around the world we hope to reintroduce a sustainable population of Golden Eagles in Ontario, specifically within the Kingston area. This can be achieved through donation of Golden Eagle chicks from areas in Canada in which this bird is common.

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Conservation success for two Bermudan bird species

Oryx ◽

10.1017/s0030605300018974 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 138-143

Author(s):

Christopher Lever

Keyword(s):

Bird Species ◽

Habitat Destruction ◽

Forthcoming Book ◽

The World ◽

Successful Rehabilitation ◽

Rats And Mice ◽

Domestic Stock

The plight of indigenous birds on oceanic archipelagoes often makes depressing reading, as the author points out in his forthcoming book, Naturalized Mammals of the World. Habitat destruction by domestic stock and predation by accidentally introduced rats and mice are the major causes. In Bermuda this discouraging trend has been reversed by the successful rehabilitation of two species within the space of a quarter of a century.

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Bird community structure in natural and urbanized habitats along an altitudinal gradient in Pauri district (Garhwal Himalaya) of Uttarakhand state, India

Biologia ◽

10.2478/s11756-012-0068-z ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 67 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Archana Naithani ◽

Dinesh Bhatt

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Altitudinal Gradient ◽

Diversity Index ◽

Bird Species ◽

Bird Community ◽

High Elevation ◽

Base Line ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Forest Habitat ◽

Rarefaction Analysis

AbstractIn the Indian subcontinent there is hardly any study that compares the bird community structure of urban/suburban areas with those of forest habitat. The present survey identified diverse assemblages of birds in the Pauri district at different elevations. A total of 125 bird species belonging to 40 families including two least count species (Lophura leucomelanos and Pucrasia marcolopha) were recorded during this survey in the forest and urbanized habitats of Pauri District (Garhwal Hiamalaya) of Uttarakhand state, India. The high elevation (Pauri 1600–2100 m a.s.l.), mid elevation (Srikot-Khanda 900–1300 m a.s.l.) and low elevation (Srinagar 500–900 m a.s.l.) contributed 88.8%, 63.2% and 58.4% of the total species respectively. Rarefaction analysis and Shannon diversity index showed that the high elevation forest habitat had highest bird species richness (BSR) and bird species diversity (BSD) followed by the mid and then the low elevation forests. BSR and BSD fluctuated across seasons at all elevations but not across habitat types. Present study provides a base line data about avian community composition in urbanized and natural habitats along altitudinal gradient in the study area. This information may be useful to the conservation biologists for the better management and conservation of the avifauna in the Western Himalaya, a part of one of the hot biodiversity spots of the world.

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Community Group Analysis: A Post-Crisis Synthesis

Group Analysis ◽

10.1177/0533316403036002008 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 228-241 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mark B. Borg

Keyword(s):

Mentally Ill ◽

Group Treatment ◽

World Trade ◽

World Trade Center ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Traumatic Experiences ◽

Community Group ◽

World Trade Center Disaster ◽

The World ◽

Trade Center

This article describes some ideas, theoretical and clinical, related to group treatment of residents in a New York City homeless shelter for mentally ill persons immediately subsequent to the World Trade Center disaster. I provide details concerning this group as it dealt with community-level crises that were both acute, as they related to the World Trade Center disaster, and chronic, as they dealt with the ongoing condition of being mentally ill and homeless. I discuss my experience in the group and the ways that a synthesis of group, interpersonal psychoanalytic, and community psychology principles formed a framework for working through traumatic experiences in this community.

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Quelea quelea (weaver bird).

10.1079/cpc.66441.20210100283 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Robert Cheke

Keyword(s):

Bird Species ◽

Breeding Population ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Grain Crops ◽

The World ◽

Major Pest ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Economical Losses

Abstract The red-billed quelea is a small weaver bird native to sub-Saharan Africa and renowned for its attacks on small-grain crops within Africa. It is the most numerous bird species in the world, with peak post-breeding population estimated at 1,500,000,000. The red-billed quelea is mainly granivorous, except when feeding its chicks insects or when eating insects prior to migration or breeding, and it relies on a supply of grass seeds to survive. When unable to find grass seeds or when opportunities arise, quelea will attack crops. It is a major pest throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and can cause significant economical losses.

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An Assessment on Bird’s Diversity in Bagmati River Corridor

The Initiation ◽

10.3126/init.v2i1.2520 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 34-40

Author(s):

Saroj Thapa ◽

Shambhu Paudel ◽

Dipak BK

Keyword(s):

Public Perception ◽

Habitat Degradation ◽

Bird Species ◽

Habitat Destruction ◽

Conservation Area ◽

Point Count ◽

The Public ◽

One Year ◽

Bagmati River ◽

River Corridor

Bagmati River is considered as a potential conservation area in terms of the bio-diversity conservation due to its unique and diversified habitat distribution. Due to various causes, the river is being polluted and hence habitat degradation rate is increasing. As a consequence, the direct effect is seen on birds inhabiting there. Aiming the assessment of bird's diversity, one year survey was conducted in Bagmati River from Tilganga Bridge to chobhar Gorge Bridge (here after termed as Bagmati river corridor) by applying the point count method .In the total enumeration, 100 of birds species were recorded among which 7 are listed in CITES appendix. The bird species that are regarded as globally threatened are not recorded in the study area. In this report, some potential patches in the study area, are described as hot spots, considering the higher probability of recording maximum number of birds species. The public voice is also collected to find out the public perception on the present status of birds of Bagmati river corridor using the questionaire method. Some causes of habitat destruction and some potential conservation measures are also mentioned. Key Words: Bagmati river corridor, Birds, Conservation, Hotspots, Diversity, Habitat DOI: 10.3126/init.v2i1.2520 The Initiation Vol.2(1) 2008 pp34-40

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Abundance, diversity and daily activity of terrestrial mammal and bird species in disturbed and undisturbed limestone habitats using camera trapping, Central Thailand

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d220864 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (8) ◽

Author(s):

MANANYA PLA-ARD ◽

WIPAVEE HOONHEANG ◽

BUNYATHIPORN KAEWDEE ◽

TARAPON PANGANTA ◽

KHWANRUTAI CHARASPET ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Daily Activity ◽

Bird Species ◽

Wild Birds ◽

Camera Trapping ◽

Mountainous Area ◽

Mining Activities ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Terrestrial Mammal ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Central Thailand

Abstract: Pla-ard M, Hoonheang W, Kaewdee B, Panganta T, Charaspet K, Khoiesri N, Paansri P, Kanka P, Chanachai Y, Thongbanthum J, Bangthong P, Sukmasuang R. 2021. Abundance, diversity and daily activity of terrestrial mammal and bird species in disturbed and undisturbed limestone habitats using camera trapping, Central Thailand. Biodiversitas 22: 3620-3631. This study on the abundance, diversity and daily activity of terrestrial mammal and bird species was conducted in the limestone mountainous area of Central Thailand, located on the east of Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai forest complex. Camera traps were placed in both habitats disturbed by limestone mining and undisturbed habitat areas. From the study, a total of 38 species of mammals and birds from 27 families in 13 orders were recorded, including 15 species of mammals from 6 orders, 12 families and 23 species of birds from 14 families in 7 orders. Fifteen species of mammals were recorded in the undisturbed area and 11 were recorded in the disturbed area, with the Malayan Pangolin, Small Indian Civet and Grey-bellied Squirrel found in the undisturbed area. However, the number of bird species in the limestone mining area was larger than in the undisturbed area. It was also found that there was no difference in the overall abundance and diversity of mammalian species between disturbed and undisturbed areas, which is not in accordance with the hypothesis. But in the case of wild birds, the relative abundance of wild birds was found to differ significantly between areas. A high number was found in the areas with mining activities, although there was no difference in the diversity index of the two areas. However, it was found that when the combined data was analyzed, there was a significant difference in the daily activity of both mammals and wild birds in both areas. Many rare wildlife species were recorded during this study, for example, the Malayan Pangolin, Serow, Northern Pig-tailed Macaque, Rufous Limestone-babbler, Golden Jackal, Leopard Cat, Large-toothed Ferret Badger, Small Asian Mongoose, Common Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Malayan Porcupine. The key measure proposed is to preserve some natural habitats within the areas with mining activities, as wildlife remains in the area.

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Biodiversity reporting in India: a view from the top

Corporate Ownership and Control ◽

10.22495/cocv12i1c4p5 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 418-427

Author(s):

Mansi Mansi ◽

Rakesh Pandey ◽

Carolyn Stringer

Keyword(s):

Biological Diversity ◽

Indian Subcontinent ◽

Biodiversity Loss ◽

Habitat Destruction ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Reporting Practices ◽

Monitoring Centre ◽

Rare And Endangered Species ◽

Rare And Endangered ◽

Impact On Biodiversity

The purpose of this study is to explore the biodiversity reporting practices inside Indian companies. Biodiversity reporting studies across Indian companies are important because India has a wealth of biodiversity assets, that is, wildlife, flora, fauna, natural habitats, rare and endangered species and biological resources, and accounts for 7.8% of the global recorded species (Biological Diversity Act, the Biodiversity Rules, Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board, 2009). There are approximately 45,500 species of plants, 91,200 species of animals and 5,550 microbial species documented in India (National Biodiversity Authority, 2014). The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed 132 species of animals and plants in the Critically Endangered Category (Sudhi, 2012). To date, the literature omits to explore the biodiversity reporting practices inside Indian companies. Another important reason to conduct is this study is that India has alarming population levels; thus there is a huge demand for land, energy, and resources, which leads to massive biodiversity loss, deforestation, and habitat destruction. It is very likely that with the limited land mass and increasing population in India, several ecosystems, wildlife, flora and fauna will be/have been exploited, disturbed, and endangered. Given the high potential impact on biodiversity by industries, we are concerned that there is a dearth of biodiversity reporting studies within the Indian subcontinent. We concentrate on the largest companies (based on market capitalisation) because similar to Van Liempd and Busch (2013), we also expect that the largest companies have the greatest impact on biodiversity; therefore, they are expected to show more accountability to their stakeholders. Therefore it is worth exploring how Indian companies are engaging in biodiversity reporting practices (e.g. biodiversity conservation, biodiversity protection, habitat and ecosystem conservation); and whether these organisations are disclosing their impact(s) (both in quantity and quality) on biodiversity (such as wildlife, flora and fauna). Moreover, India has also been classified as one of 17 mega-diversity countries by The World Conservation Monitoring Centre which account for more than 70% of the planet’s species (Williams, 2001). All these reasons make this study timely and important.

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Bird species richness, composition and abundance in pastures are affected by vegetation structure and distance from natural habitats: a single tree in pastures matters

Emu - Austral Ornithology ◽

10.1080/01584197.2017.1398591 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 118 (2) ◽

pp. 201-211 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mauricio Neves Godoi ◽

Rudi Ricardo Laps ◽

Danilo Bandini Ribeiro ◽

Camila Aoki ◽

Franco Leandro de Souza

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

Vegetation Structure ◽

Bird Species ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Bird Species Richness ◽

Single Tree

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Additive negative effects of Philornis nest parasitism on small and declining Neotropical bird populations

Bird Conservation International ◽

10.1017/s0959270918000291 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (03) ◽

pp. 339-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

MARIANA BULGARELLA ◽

MARTÍN A. QUIROGA ◽

GEORGE E. HEIMPEL

Keyword(s):

Bird Species ◽

Field Studies ◽

Habitat Destruction ◽

Biological Information ◽

Mortality Factor ◽

Healthy Population ◽

Small Populations ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Nest Parasitism ◽

Bird Populations

SummaryThe declining-population paradigm holds that small populations are particularly vulnerable to anthropogenic influences such as habitat destruction, pollution and species introductions. While the effects of particular stressors, such as parasitism, may be unimportant in a large, healthy population, they can be serious and even devastating in situations characterised by a restricted geographic range, or by fragmented or reduced population sizes. We apply this idea to nest parasitism of threatened Neotropical bird species that exist in small populations, focusing on dipteran nest parasites in the genusPhilornis. We review the literature onPhilornisparasitism exerting negative pressure on bird populations that have become small and isolated due to human actions and present a new case ofPhilornisparasitism of a threatened hummingbird species. Our aim is to raise awareness about the exacerbating effect that nest parasites can have on small and declining bird populations; especially when biological information is scarce. The five reviewed cases involve two species of Darwin’s Finches in the Galápagos Islands attacked by the invasiveP. downsi, two species of hawks on islands in the Caribbean attacked by the nativeP. piciandP. obscura, and the Yellow CardinalGubernatrix cristatain southern South America attacked by an unknownPhilornisspecies. We also present new documentation of parasitism of a threatened hummingbird species in mainland Ecuador by an unidentifiedPhilornisspecies. We recommend more field studies to determine the presence of nest parasites in bird populations worldwide to improve understanding how nest parasites affect bird fitness and population viability and to allow time to act in advance if needed. Parasitism byPhilornismay represent a severe mortality factor in most already threatened bird species, putting them at greater risk of extinction. Therefore, parasitism management should be included in all threatened species recovery plans.

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