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This study introduces a waterbird classification method to understand their role in nutrient cycling. These guilds help quantify how waterbirds impact aquatic ecosystems and serve as ecological indicators.

Keywords:
Aquatic ecosystemsEcological indicatorsImporter-exporter waterbird guildInland watersNet-exporter waterbird guildNet-importer waterbird guildNutrient loadingWaterbird feeding guildWaterbird trophic guildWetlands

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Limnology
  • Avian Ecology

Background:

  • Waterbirds play a crucial role in nutrient and energy flow within inland aquatic ecosystems.
  • Understanding waterbird guilds is essential for assessing their ecological functions and services.
  • Existing classifications may not fully capture the complex interactions of waterbirds with nutrient cycling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a novel classification method for waterbird nutrient cycling guilds.
  • To focus on feeding habitat location and the quantitative impact of waterbirds on nutrient cycling.
  • To establish waterbird guilds as quantifiable ecological indicators for inland aquatic environments.

Main Methods:

  • Integrated classification based on taxonomic, trophic, feeding, and daily habitat use patterns.
  • Utilized data from previous studies and reference data on waterbird ecology and nutrient cycling.
  • Defined three guilds: Net-importer, Importer-exporter, and Net-exporter based on feeding locations.

Main Results:

  • The Net-importer guild includes species feeding primarily outside inland waters (e.g., geese, cranes).
  • The Importer-exporter guild comprises species feeding both inside and outside inland waters (e.g., dabbling ducks, gulls).
  • The Net-exporter guild consists of species feeding predominantly within inland waters (e.g., diving ducks, grebes, cormorants).

Conclusions:

  • The proposed classification method significantly enhances the understanding of waterbird-environment interactions.
  • Waterbird guilds can be effectively used as ecological indicators to quantify ecosystem functions and services.
  • This classification provides a robust framework for assessing the impact of waterbirds on nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems.