Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: ). Such a population collapse was associated with the decrease in rainfall on the island, which is closely related to the reproductive success in this species. We recorded a pattern of continuous decrease in rainfall since 2005-2006, which included several extremely dry years immediately before the 2024 study. We also found strong evidence for the population decline of other native bird species of the same foraging guild. Overall, our data emphasizes the significance of recurrent and extreme climatic events on arid island bird species in driving population declines and reducing their distribution ranges; and highlights how fragile such unique taxa can be under longer dry periods, with uncertain consequences for their future viability.
Language: English
Topic: Avian ecology and behavior
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Climate action
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,990
OpenAlex ID: W4405002648