[Bird biodiversity in natural and modified habitats in a landscape of the Central Depression of Chiapas, Mexico].
In many parts of the neotropics, the original habitats are rapidly changing because of excessive logging, agriculture and livestock activity, with an often negative impact on bird communities. I present an analysis of the diversity and richness of birds in a fragmented landscape of the Central Chiapas Depression. Fieldwork was conducted from February 2003 to January 2004. Using point counts, a total of 35 families and 225 bird species were registered (164 residents and 61 migratory); 3% are abundant and 30% rare. Diversity, species richness and number of individuals were significantly higher in tropical deciduous forest (H'=3.41, 178 species ANOVA p<0.0001), which also had the greatest number of species restricted to a single vegetation type (39 species). The incorporation and maintenance of natural and modified habitats are necessary for the survival and reproduction of many birds species in the study area.
Ramírez-Albores
Jorge E
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Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, D. F. jorgeramirez22@hotmail.com
D000818:Animals; D044822:Biodiversity; D001717:Birds / Q000145:classification* / Q000502:physiology; D017753:Ecosystem; D008800:Mexico; D011156:Population Density; D011157:Population Dynamics