Habitat degradation

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Black storks threats - habitat degradation
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2023

Modeling the Wintering Habitat Distribution of the Black Stork in Shaanxi, China: A Hierarchical Integration of Climate and Land Use/Land Cover Data

Summary
Climate and land use/land cover changes are key factors that significantly impact the distribution of wild species. The black stork, an endangered bird with a high conservation status in China, is particularly vulnerable to these changes due to its long-distance migration. Previous studies have mainly focused on the effect of climate change on the black stork’s breeding season. However, little attention has been given to how its wintering habitats are affected by these factors at different scales. In our study, we evaluated the dynamics of the black stork’s wintering habitat distribution in response to global and regional changes. Our findings indicate that both climate and land use/land cover changes significantly impact the distribution of the wintering black stork. However, the impact of human activities is more pronounced. In order to mitigate the negative effects of human-induced land use/land cover changes on the black stork and other migratory birds, it is crucial to reduce the destruction of wildlife habitats caused by human activities. Additionally, we need to focus on effectively protecting the migratory pathways and wintering sites of these birds, including those that are outside the existing protected areas

Tuohetahong, Y., Lu, R., Gan, F., Li, M., Ye, X., & Yu, X. (2023). Modeling the Wintering Habitat Distribution of the Black Stork in Shaanxi, China: A Hierarchical Integration of Climate and Land Use/Land Cover Data. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI 13, (17), 2726. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13172726
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/17/27 ... 1693193841
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