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Avian Community Structure And Diversity In Relation To Coastal Development In The Sian Ka’An Biosphere Reserve And Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Angeles A. Raymundo Sanchez
Avian Community Structure And Diversity In Relation To Coastal Development In The Sian Ka’An Biosphere Reserve And Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Angeles A. Raymundo Sanchez
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Habitat loss and fragmentation caused by tourist development along the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico represents a big threat to the survival of Nearctic-Neotropical migratory songbirds. This habitat plays a crucial role for successful migration for many migratory birds. However, the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation on these birds have not been well documented in the region. From September- December, 2006-2008, we mist-netted and conducted transect surveys to assess the variation in the avian community among three different levels of development (high, medium and low). The study area included two small reserves (10-20 ha) in the …