Diversidad de aves en sitios con distinto uso de suelo en Nuevo Conhuas, Calakmul, México

A study conducted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Calakmul, Mexico, reveals that land-use changes significantly influence bird communities. The research found that bird diversity was highest in conserved areas like the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (D1=36.38), while agricultural and cattle sites showed lower diversity (D2=3.88). Seed-dispersing birds and generalist species were more abundant in cattle pastures, highlighting the impact of land-use on ecosystem functions. The study also underscores the importance of secondary forests ('acahuales') as transitional habitats that support species found in mature forests, including those at risk. Conducted between February and June 2017 using mist nets across four sites with distinct land uses, this work provides critical insights for conservation strategies, emphasizing the role of vegetation type in shaping bird communities (Dev=373.1, p=0.001).

González-Martín del Campo, F., Navarrete-Gutiérrez, D. A., Enríquez, P. L., & Gordillo-Pérez, G. (2019). Diversidad de aves en sitios con distinto uso de suelo en Nuevo Conhuas, Calakmul, México. Acta Zoológica Mexicana (N.S.), 35, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.21829/azm.2019.3501233