Temporal changes in the gut microbiota of overwintering Great Bustard (Otis tarda dybowskii)
The gut microbiota of wild birds is sensitive to external environmental factors. Under the stress of cold temperatures in winter, seed-eating birds residing in stable habitats for a prolonged period experience dietary resource gradual deterioration as time progresses. Investigating the dynamics of the gut microbiota of endangered birds throughout the wintering phase can offer an essential foundation for designing specific conservation measures.