Population Dynamics, Behaviour Preference and Habitat Conservation of Forest Birds

Dear Colleagues,

In the wake of rapid urbanization, expanding cities invaded the habitat of forest-dwelling birds. Frequent human activities during this progress have impacts on avian species. Climate change is also a key factor which is currently influencing birds’ behaviour preference and population dynamics. Faced with these threats, some species or populations show decline, while some could adapt well. Identifying the underlying mechanisms and fitness consequences of behavioural adjustments made by birds living in forests and their surroundings is crucial in order to understand whether and how birds adapt to these highly modified environments.

To meet the requirement of current bird adaptive behaviour research and facilitate bird conservation, we are launching this Special Issue, in which we will focus on all potential factors that could affect the population dynamics, behaviour preference and habitat conservation of forest birds.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform to disseminate new research related to forest birds’ : (1) breeding strategies and success under different stressors; (2) adaptive behaviour influenced by climate change or urbanization; (3) activity pattern change caused by other species invasion or human disturbance; (4) species distribution dynamics and dispersal patterns at large spatial or temporal scale; (5) ecological habits (hunt, prowl, etc.); (6) habitat fragmentation and population assemblage; (7) how urban infrastructure impacts bird groups; etc. In addition, this Special Issue hopes to promote the dissemination of studies of both single and multiple species.

We encourage integrative research from different levels as well as research combining multiple methods, such as field observation, manipulation experiments, genome sequencing, etc. These results should present evidence of their scientific advantages.

Prof. Dr. Jiliang Xu
Prof. Dr. Yiqiang Fu
Dr. Kai Song
Guest Editors

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