Non-uniform bird assemblages in urban environments: the influence of streetscape vegetation

White, John G.; Antos, Mark; Fitzsimons, James; Palmer, Grant

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2004.02.006

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“…Corvid populations, for example, are continuing to expand throughout the world, almost certainly owing to the relative easy of access to a variety of anthropogenic foods, including an abundance of discarded waste and road-kill (Marzluff and Angell 2007). In Australia, virtually every large city has experienced massive increases in the number of Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus), a trend attributed to the popularity of nectar-bearing shrubs and trees being planted in suburban gardens (White et al 2005). The same food source appears to be enhancing the well-known effects of Noisy Miners (Manorina melanocephala).…”

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An appetite for connection: why we need to understand the effect and value of feeding wild birds

Jones

2011

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An appetite for connection: why we need to understand the effect and value of feeding wild birds

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2011

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“…A high degree of habitat complexity, which involves well-developed ground, shrub and tree layers, increases the availability of foraging, shelter and nesting locations for a range of species (Marzluff and Ewing 2001;White et al 2005). However, it is the understorey layer in particular that is usually less prevalent in suburban locations (Savard and Falls 1981;DeGraaf and Wentworth 1986;Warkentin and James 1988; this study).…”

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“…Vegetation structure is important for habitat selection by birds in urban areas (Lancaster and Rees 1979;Green 1984;Mills et al 1989;Sewell and Catterall 1998;Fernández-Juricic et al 2004;White et al 2005;Sandström et al 2006). A high degree of habitat complexity, which involves well-developed ground, shrub and tree layers, increases the availability of foraging, shelter and nesting locations for a range of species (Marzluff and Ewing 2001;White et al 2005).…”

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“…However, it is the understorey layer in particular that is usually less prevalent in suburban locations (Savard and Falls 1981;DeGraaf and Wentworth 1986;Warkentin and James 1988; this study). White et al (2005) found a loss of the insectivorous cover-dependent guild, which includes the Superb Fairy-wren, in the transition from native streetscapes to exotic and newly developed streetscapes was linked to the loss of suitable shelter locations. Research into the behaviour of Superb Fairy-wrens in suburban habitats has shown that whereas they use a full spectrum of vegetation structures from the ground through to the canopy, most time is spent in shrubs, which they also use for nesting (Rowley and Russell 1997).…”

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The vegetation requirements of Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) in non-urban edge and urbanised habitats

Parsons

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2008

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(2008). The vegetation requirements of Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) in nonurban edge and urbanised habitats. Emu, 108 283-291. The vegetation requirements of Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) in non-urban edge and urbanised habitats AbstractUrbanisation has created an environment with a broad spectrum of habitats of differing quality for birds. Understanding habitat characteristics is necessary for effective conservation of species in urban environments. We investigated the vegetation requirements of a small, shrub-nesting, Australian bird, the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus), and the relative quality of urban habitats in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Vegetation was assessed in three different habitats: suburban sites within Superb Fairy-wren territories (n = 20 sites), suburban sites where Fairy-wrens were absent (n = 20), and rural-woodland edge in which Fairy-wrens were present (n = 17). This third habitat represents a habitat assumed to be the best possible habitat for this species within the landscape. We analysed structure and floristics of the vegetation. The three habitats were significantly different from each other both in vegetation structure and floristic composition. While there was some variability in habitat selection in suburban areas, Superb Fairy-wrens were largely restricted to areas that have a dense layer of native shrubs surrounding grassy areas. They were absent from suburban sites where there were either few shrubs in total or sites with exotic shrubs, regardless of abundance. It was predicted that non-suburban habitats (habitat located on the rural-remnant edge) would be of a higher quality than suburban habitats (habitat within residential housing) owing to a prevalence of native vegetation. However, these sites were dominated by a single exotic species, Lantana (Lantana camara). Despite this plant replacing native vegetation, it was an important habitat feature. Either this plant or native shrubs must be available for this species to colonise a site. Abstract. Urbanisation has created an environment with a broad spectrum of habitats of differing quality for birds. Understanding habitat characteristics is necessary for effective conservation of species in urban environments. We investigated the vegetation requirements of a small, shrub-nesting, Australian bird, the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus), and the relative quality of urban habitats in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Vegetation was assessed in three different habitats: suburban sites within Superb Fairy-wren territories (n = 20 sites), suburban sites where Fairy-wrens were absent (n = 20), and rural-woodland edge in which Fairy-wrens were present (n = 17). This third habitat represents a habitat assumed to be the best possible habitat for this species within the landscape. We analysed structure and floristics of the vegetation. The three habitats were significantly different from each other both in vegetation structure and floristic composition. While there was some variability in habitat ...

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“…Increasingly, the importance of different habitat states in understanding a species' 73 sensitivity to urbanisation is being recognised (e.g. Catterall et al 1998;Garden et al 2006; 74 Hodgson et al 2006;Parsons et al 2003;White et al 2005). In this context, the overall 75 objective of our study was to determine how the bird fauna of the Perth region has 76 responded to the highly modified landscapes on the Swan Coastal Plain.…”

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Impacts of urbanisation on the native avifauna of Perth, Western Australia

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16Urban development either eliminates, or severely fragments, native vegetation, and 17 therefore alters the distribution and abundance of species that depend on it for habitat. We 18 assessed the impact of urban development on bird communities at 121 sites in and around 19 Perth, Western Australia. Based on data from community surveys, at least 83% of 65 20 landbirds were found to be dependent, in some way, on the presence of native vegetation.

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Non-uniform bird assemblages in urban environments: the influence of streetscape vegetation

Cited by 258 publications

References 29 publications

An appetite for connection: why we need to understand the effect and value of feeding wild birds

An appetite for connection: why we need to understand the effect and value of feeding wild birds

The vegetation requirements of Superb Fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus) in non-urban edge and urbanised habitats

Impacts of urbanisation on the native avifauna of Perth, Western Australia

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