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Spatial Variation in Nest-Site Selection and Population Dynamic of Blue-Throated Bee-Eater in a Human-Altered
Haiying Fan1,2,3, Weibin Guo1,2,3, Yanhui Deng4
1School of Life Sciences Jinggangshan University Ji'An Jiangxi China.
Abstract:
Anthropogenic activities are among the primary drivers of global biodiversity decline. In conservation practice, monitoring population parameters and clarifying habitat requirements constitute fundamental prerequisites for developing effective strategies. Long-term research addresses these needs through systematic population monitoring and comprehensive data analysis, establishing critical foundations for biodiversity preservation. This study presents a 15-year dataset on Merops viridis-a nationally protected avian species in China-documenting spatial shifts in nest-site selection driven by anthropogenic habitat modification and revealing a consistent annual population decline. Our results demonstrate that alterations in nesting habitat critically influence population dynamics, providing theoretical support for evidence-based conservation strategies. We further discuss potential drivers of observed changes in nest-site selection and population decline, advocating for the urgent establishment of large-scale protected areas targeting sandy floodplands to safeguard this species.
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