Avian Diversity in Forest and Grassland

Dear Colleagues,

Throughout the world, forest is a major biome, while its most attractive components are birds. Despite intensive research on their diversity, population density, habitat selection, population changes, and other aspects of ecology, there is still an urgent need for further studies. This Special Issue is an excellent opportunity to report on recent research on ecological aspects of forest birds. Authors are encouraged to submit reviews, synthesis work as well as specific case studies with broad implications. Emphasis in this Special Issue is on: 1) the impact of environmental changes (e.g. forest fragmentation, forests edge, climate change, nest-boxes, habitat structure) on diversity, population density and population dynamics of forests birds; 2) comparison of avian communities between natural and cultivated forests, and between urban and exurban woodlands; 3) birds (woodpeckers, raptors, hole-nesting passerines) as indicators of forest condition. If you are interested in this opportunity please do not hesitate to contact us.

Prof. Dr. Grzegorz Kopij
Guest Editor

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