Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study "Bird Safe Nocturnal City" aims to create urban environments that balance the needs of humans and birds, particularly during night time. As cities grow and adopt more nocturnal lifestyles, artificial lighting, habitat loss, and urban structures pose severe risks to bird populations, including disorientation, collisions, and disrupted ecosystems. This project seeks to develop urban planning strategies that mitigate these impacts while maintaining vibrant and functional night time urban spaces. The study emphasizes integrating bird-safe measures, such as adaptive lighting, bird-safe infrastructure, and ecological landscaping, into urban design to minimize disruption to bird populations. By addressing critical issues like light pollution, habitat destruction, and collision risks, these strategies ensure safer migration paths and sustainable habitats for birds in urban areas. The project also highlights the role of urban greenery, including vertical gardens and green roofs, to provide natural habitats while enhancing biodiversity and improving the urban ecosystem. Bird-safe nocturnal cities contribute to urban sustainability by improving air quality, reducing energy consumption through efficient lighting, and creating green spaces that benefit both wildlife and residents. This approach underscores the importance of coexistence between human activity and wildlife, promoting a sustainable urban future where biodiversity thrives alongside modern city life.
Author: Silpa P
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409617028