Partial recovery of an African rainforest bird community 35 years after logging

Massimino, Dario; Masin, Simone; Bani, Luciano; Dranzoa, Christine; Massa, R.

doi:10.1080/08927014.2008.9522519

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“…However, the fact that the Morisita-Horn Sample Similarity Indices of Msubugwe and Zaraninge forests were similar means that the negative impact of habitat degradation has not altered the species composition yet. Thus, there is still a chance of rescuing sensitive groups of birds such as insectivores from local extinction if habitat destruction is controlled [9]. Therefore, based on above concerns, the following are recommended:…”

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“…The role of understory birds in shaping the forests ranges from seed dispersal [4,5] to pollination as well as pest control [6], among others. However, persistence of most species of this ecological guild within forested habitat is determined by many factors, such as canopy cover and vegetation stratification [7][8][9], and microclimatic conditions [10][11][12]. Unfortunately, in most of tropical landscapes, these vital factors which define forest structures are subject of haphazard modification following human actions such as man-made fires and unsustainable use of the forest resources-with ultimate negative consequences on bird diversity [11,[13][14][15][16].…”

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Species Composition of Tropical Understory Birds in Threatened East African Coastal Forests Based on Capture Data

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Hassan²

2016

International Journal of Zoology

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The East African coastal forests are subject of haphazard modification following anthropogenic pressures including tree cutting and clearing for agriculture. These activities, which are leading cause of habitat disturbance and species loss, are the major challenge in the management of sensitive wildlife species such as forest understory birds. This study investigated species composition of understory birds in the coastal forests of northeastern Tanzania to generate information for the management of the landscape and biodiversity in the area. Using mist nets, birds were trapped from core and edge habitats of representative forest patches. Trapped birds were classified to species level and categorized into bird guilds based on their levels of forest dependence. It was found out that species richness was influenced by forest patch size rather than level of habitat disturbance. Edge habitat was also found to be important in hosting higher number of forest understory birds, especially generalists—but this should be treated with caution because following habitat destruction that is ongoing in the study area, there is a danger of generalist wiping out specialist species due to competitive exclusion. Strict control measures to stop illegal tree cutting and agricultural activities near the forests were recommended for sustainable conservation of the understory birds in the forests.

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Species Composition of Tropical Understory Birds in Threatened East African Coastal Forests Based on Capture Data

Modest¹,

Hassan²

2016

International Journal of Zoology

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“…This pathway is thought to occur where certain ecological factors are present: presence of an elephant population that trample and browse re-growth, aggressive herbaceous undergrowth, and a lack of aggressive colonizing tree species, and is triggered where there Kibale National Park, Kanyawara Tree population >25 0 20 Chapman and Chapman (2004) Tree population >30 10 30 Massimino et al (2008) Bird population >35 10 33 Chapman et al (2010a,b) Tree population 100s-1000s 18 100s-1000s Mpanga Forest, Uganda Taylor et al (1996) Tree population >42 25 42 Taylor et al (2008) Tree population N/A 38 55 + recent Kakamega Forest, Kenya Fashing et al (2004) Tree population >60 18 59 + recent Budongo Forest, Uganda Plumptre (1996) Tree population >55 0 55 Owiunji and Plumptre (1998) Bird population >8 0 8 Sheil et al (2000) Tree population 100s-1000s 53 100s-1000s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda Babaasa et al (2004) Gap sizes >9 0 9…”

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Post-logging recovery time is longer than expected in an East African tropical forest

Bonnell

Reyna-Hurtado

Chapman

2011

Forest Ecology and Management

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“…Ci occupammo di vari aspetti della loro biologia ma in modo particolare di bioacustica, con l'obiettivo di analizzare e interpretare i significati semantici delle loro diverse vocalizzazioni e imitazioni, suoni di distress, suoni di interazione di coppia e suoni di interazione parentale con i pulcini. Inoltre, riuscimmo anche a studiare i tratti essenziali dell'evoluzione di questo gruppo di uccelli mediante un semplice approccio biochimico (43)(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50)(51)(52)(53)(54)(55).…”

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Paolo Mantegazza E Gli Uccelli Del Cielo

Massa

2018

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The earliest interest of Paolo Mantegazza in bird biology was expressed as an attention to the world of ornamental bird breeders. Later on, Mantegazza was so deeply fascinated by Riccardo Stradi’s research on bird feather’s pigments to sponsor a magnificent University annual book just dedicated to this theme. At the same time he became very much interested and openly supported the establishment of a new ornithological station at Albonico, a supporting institution that readily produced several degree theses in biological and /or natural sciences and, in addition, several research papers on special ecological themes regarding . the life history of song birds. The success of the above cited station also suggested to try to save the old Milan zoo by establishing a zoo research station on the model of the corresponding institutions of the Milan aquarium and natural history museum. The project was discussed in comparison with the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, and, as such, was strongly supported by Mantegazza, but due to a political change of the Miano city hall administration, it was suddenly rejected while the whole work done up to that point was completely lost. The unfortunate story of the Milan zoo was shortly followed by a much luckier one, regarding the study of the parrot language. With the moral and material help of Mantegazza, a number of African parrots were even hosted in an especially built glass structure within the domain of the Department of Pharmacology. In addition, they were also studied on the field in a series of short expeditions to Tanzania and Uganda. The results of these activities were summarized in a numbers of papers and books. A special memory is also worth about the world list of the Italian bird names, a project that was started almost as a semantic joke and was subsequently so much developed to suggest to ask to our Rector (and readily obtain) a University contribution for its publication. The resulting bird name list was even worth a Crusca Academy praise and was extensively adopted since its publication in the popular ornithological literature in the Italian language. The first paper print, delivered in 1993, was followed by a second paper print in the year 2000 and, more recently, by an electronic version enriched by introductory texts to orders and families as well as by several pictures by a number of photographers. In summary, Paolo Mantegazza was deeply interested in bird biology and encouraged/sponsored a number of researches and cultural events on this topic within the University of Milano.

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Partial recovery of an African rainforest bird community 35 years after logging

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Species Composition of Tropical Understory Birds in Threatened East African Coastal Forests Based on Capture Data

Species Composition of Tropical Understory Birds in Threatened East African Coastal Forests Based on Capture Data

Post-logging recovery time is longer than expected in an East African tropical forest

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