Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province
This study focused on the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province, China. We calculated species and functional α diversity indices and decomposed β diversity into turnover and nestedness components to examine the species and functional diversity of bird communities across different sea...
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| author | Wanying Li Kaiyue Wang Peisen Yan Tianen Chen Haipeng Zhao Xunling Lu |
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| description | This study focused on the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province, China. We calculated species and functional α diversity indices and decomposed β diversity into turnover and nestedness components to examine the species and functional diversity of bird communities across different seasons (breeding and wintering) and their ecological assembly processes. The results revealed: (1) The breeding season demonstrated higher species richness, whereas the wintering season exhibited significantly higher numbers of protected bird species compared to the breeding season. (2) The β diversity of species was predominantly driven by turnover components in both seasons, while functional β diversity was primarily influenced by nestedness components. The inconsistency between species and functional β diversity components suggested the presence of functional trait redundancy. (3) During the breeding season, a high proportion of birds that prey on insects contribute to the provision of potential ecosystem services. In conclusion, the reserve could develop seasonal conservation strategies tailored to the characteristics of bird communities in various seasons, with a specific emphasis on protecting key ecological niche bird species, particularly those exhibiting unique traits and birds that consume insects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c7066f7bfa9e425b9b4cd3153a29e6262025-01-23T05:26:52ZengElsevierGlobal Ecology and Conservation2351-98942025-01-0157e03352Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan ProvinceWanying Li0Kaiyue Wang1Peisen Yan2Tianen Chen3Haipeng Zhao4Xunling Lu5College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, ChinaCollege of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, ChinaCollege of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, ChinaSchool of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, ChinaSchool of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, ChinaCollege of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; Henan Dabieshan National Field Observation and Research Station of Forest Ecosystem, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions, Ministry of Education, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; Correspondence to: College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China.This study focused on the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province, China. We calculated species and functional α diversity indices and decomposed β diversity into turnover and nestedness components to examine the species and functional diversity of bird communities across different seasons (breeding and wintering) and their ecological assembly processes. The results revealed: (1) The breeding season demonstrated higher species richness, whereas the wintering season exhibited significantly higher numbers of protected bird species compared to the breeding season. (2) The β diversity of species was predominantly driven by turnover components in both seasons, while functional β diversity was primarily influenced by nestedness components. The inconsistency between species and functional β diversity components suggested the presence of functional trait redundancy. (3) During the breeding season, a high proportion of birds that prey on insects contribute to the provision of potential ecosystem services. In conclusion, the reserve could develop seasonal conservation strategies tailored to the characteristics of bird communities in various seasons, with a specific emphasis on protecting key ecological niche bird species, particularly those exhibiting unique traits and birds that consume insects.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005560Yellow River WetlandAvianSpecies diversityFunctional diversitySpecies turnoverFunctional nestedness |
| spellingShingle | Wanying Li Kaiyue Wang Peisen Yan Tianen Chen Haipeng Zhao Xunling Lu Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province Global Ecology and Conservation Yellow River Wetland Avian Species diversity Functional diversity Species turnover Functional nestedness |
| title | Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province |
| title_full | Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province |
| title_fullStr | Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province |
| title_full_unstemmed | Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province |
| title_short | Avian species and functional diversity in the Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve of Henan Province |
| title_sort | avian species and functional diversity in the yellow river wetland nature reserve of henan province |
| topic | Yellow River Wetland Avian Species diversity Functional diversity Species turnover Functional nestedness |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005560 |
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