Birds of the land of swallows contribution of the main ecosystems of Cozumel Island to its avian diversity
Caribbean islands are important hotspots for endemic species, concentrating high biodiversity on exceptionally small areas. Cozumel Island is not an exception, yet little published information exists on its bird diversity. In this study, we assessed the contribution of each major ecosystem of Cozumel Island (i.e., tropical forest, mangrove, palm thicket, and urban setting) to the island’s avian diversity. Avian richness was highest in tropical forests, followed by mangroves, palm thickets, and urban setting. Bird densities were highest in urban settings, followed by tropical forests, mangroves, and palm thickets. Species composition similarity among ecosystems was low, with the most dissimilar ecosystem being the urban setting. Interestingly, we recorded the highest number of unique species in mangroves, followed by tropical forests, urban settings, and palm thickets. Tropical forests and mangroves of Cozumel Island are the main ecosystems harboring high avian diversity, with tropical forests housing high avian densities and endemics and mangroves including the most unique species. As expected, the contribution of urban settings to the avian diversity of Cozumel Island is limited and includes some highly abundant invasive species, of which the Eurasian Collared-Dove could represent a major ecological threat.
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Caribbean islands are important hotspots for endemic species, concentrating high biodiversity on exceptionally small areas. Cozumel Island is not an exception, yet little published information exists on its bird diversity. In this study, we assessed the contribution of each major ecosystem of Cozumel Island (i.e., tropical forest, mangrove, palm thicket, and urban setting) to the island’s avian diversity. Avian richness was highest in tropical forests, followed by mangroves, palm thickets, and urban setting. Bird densities were highest in urban settings, followed by tropical forests, mangroves, and palm thickets. Species composition similarity among ecosystems was low, with the most dissimilar ecosystem being the urban setting. Interestingly, we recorded the highest number of unique species in mangroves, followed by tropical forests, urban settings, and palm thickets. Tropical forests and mangroves of Cozumel Island are the main ecosystems harboring high avian diversity, with tropical forests housing high avian densities and endemics and mangroves including the most unique species. As expected, the contribution of urban settings to the avian diversity of Cozumel Island is limited and includes some highly abundant invasive species, of which the Eurasian Collared-Dove could represent a major ecological threat. |
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KOHA-OAI-ECOSUR:615492024-07-10T11:26:46ZBirds of the land of swallows contribution of the main ecosystems of Cozumel Island to its avian diversity MacGregor Fors, Ian autor Gómez Martínez, Miguel A. autor Vázquez Hernández, Luis Bernardo Doctor autor 6858 Martínez Gutiérrez, María Luisa Licenciada autora 20686 textengCaribbean islands are important hotspots for endemic species, concentrating high biodiversity on exceptionally small areas. Cozumel Island is not an exception, yet little published information exists on its bird diversity. In this study, we assessed the contribution of each major ecosystem of Cozumel Island (i.e., tropical forest, mangrove, palm thicket, and urban setting) to the island’s avian diversity. Avian richness was highest in tropical forests, followed by mangroves, palm thickets, and urban setting. Bird densities were highest in urban settings, followed by tropical forests, mangroves, and palm thickets. Species composition similarity among ecosystems was low, with the most dissimilar ecosystem being the urban setting. Interestingly, we recorded the highest number of unique species in mangroves, followed by tropical forests, urban settings, and palm thickets. Tropical forests and mangroves of Cozumel Island are the main ecosystems harboring high avian diversity, with tropical forests housing high avian densities and endemics and mangroves including the most unique species. As expected, the contribution of urban settings to the avian diversity of Cozumel Island is limited and includes some highly abundant invasive species, of which the Eurasian Collared-Dove could represent a major ecological threat.Les îles des Caraïbes sont d’importants points chauds pour les espèces endémiques, concentrant une biodiversité élevée dans des régions exceptionnellement petites. L’île de Cozumel ne fait pas exception, mais peu d’information existe sur sa diversité en oiseaux. Dans cette étude, nous avons évalué la contribution à la diversité aviaire de chacun des principaux écosystèmes de l’île de Cozumel (i.e., forêt tropicale, mangrove, fourré de palmiers, zone urbanisée). La richesse aviaire était plus élevée dans les forêts tropicales, suivies des mangroves, des fourrés de palmiers et des zones urbanisées. Les densités d’oiseaux étaient plus élevées dans les zones urbanisées, suivies des forêts tropicales, des mangroves et des fourrés de palmiers. La composition spécifique entre les écosystèmes avait une faible similarité; les écosystèmes urbanisés étant les plus dissimilaires. Nous avons enregistré le nombre le plus élevé d’espèces uniques dans les mangroves, suivies des forêts tropicales, des zones urbanisées et des fourrés de palmiers. Les forêts tropicales et les mangroves de l’île de Cozumel sont les principaux écosystèmes arborant une diversité aviaire élevée. Les forêts tropicales ont des densités aviaires élevées et abritent des espèces endémiques, tandis que les mangroves ont le plus d’espèces uniques. Tel qu’attendu, la contribution des zones urbaines à la diversité aviaire de l’île de Cozumel est limitée et inclut certaines espèces invasives très abondantes, parmi lesquelles la tourterelle turque, qui pourrait représenter une menace écologique majeure.Caribbean islands are important hotspots for endemic species, concentrating high biodiversity on exceptionally small areas. Cozumel Island is not an exception, yet little published information exists on its bird diversity. In this study, we assessed the contribution of each major ecosystem of Cozumel Island (i.e., tropical forest, mangrove, palm thicket, and urban setting) to the island’s avian diversity. Avian richness was highest in tropical forests, followed by mangroves, palm thickets, and urban setting. Bird densities were highest in urban settings, followed by tropical forests, mangroves, and palm thickets. Species composition similarity among ecosystems was low, with the most dissimilar ecosystem being the urban setting. Interestingly, we recorded the highest number of unique species in mangroves, followed by tropical forests, urban settings, and palm thickets. Tropical forests and mangroves of Cozumel Island are the main ecosystems harboring high avian diversity, with tropical forests housing high avian densities and endemics and mangroves including the most unique species. As expected, the contribution of urban settings to the avian diversity of Cozumel Island is limited and includes some highly abundant invasive species, of which the Eurasian Collared-Dove could represent a major ecological threat.Les îles des Caraïbes sont d’importants points chauds pour les espèces endémiques, concentrant une biodiversité élevée dans des régions exceptionnellement petites. L’île de Cozumel ne fait pas exception, mais peu d’information existe sur sa diversité en oiseaux. Dans cette étude, nous avons évalué la contribution à la diversité aviaire de chacun des principaux écosystèmes de l’île de Cozumel (i.e., forêt tropicale, mangrove, fourré de palmiers, zone urbanisée). La richesse aviaire était plus élevée dans les forêts tropicales, suivies des mangroves, des fourrés de palmiers et des zones urbanisées. Les densités d’oiseaux étaient plus élevées dans les zones urbanisées, suivies des forêts tropicales, des mangroves et des fourrés de palmiers. La composition spécifique entre les écosystèmes avait une faible similarité; les écosystèmes urbanisés étant les plus dissimilaires. Nous avons enregistré le nombre le plus élevé d’espèces uniques dans les mangroves, suivies des forêts tropicales, des zones urbanisées et des fourrés de palmiers. Les forêts tropicales et les mangroves de l’île de Cozumel sont les principaux écosystèmes arborant une diversité aviaire élevée. Les forêts tropicales ont des densités aviaires élevées et abritent des espèces endémiques, tandis que les mangroves ont le plus d’espèces uniques. Tel qu’attendu, la contribution des zones urbaines à la diversité aviaire de l’île de Cozumel est limitée et inclut certaines espèces invasives très abondantes, parmi lesquelles la tourterelle turque, qui pourrait représenter une menace écologique majeure.AvesEcología de islasManglaresBosques tropicalesEcología urbanaÉcosciencehttps://doi.org/10.1080/11956860.2021.1932293Disponible para usuarios de ECOSUR con su clave de acceso |