Determinants of bird species richness in public green spaces

Capsule Bird species richness showed consistent positive correlations with site area and rough grass. Aim To determine those features of parks and other public green spaces that are of most importance in promoting bird species richness and to use this information to make recommendations for manageme...

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Published in:Bird study 2007-03, Vol.54 (1), p.87-97
Main Authors: Chamberlain, D.E., Gough, S., Vaughan, H., Vickery, J.A., Appleton, G.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birds
Community
Data collection
Habitats
Houses
Public access
rough grass
site area
Urban areas
Urbanization
Waterbodies
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Summary:Capsule Bird species richness showed consistent positive correlations with site area and rough grass. Aim To determine those features of parks and other public green spaces that are of most importance in promoting bird species richness and to use this information to make recommendations for management of these areas. Methods Birds were counted in parks and other public green spaces within Greater London. Three survey visits were made in each of the periods summer 2002 and 2003 and winter 2002/03 and 2003/04. Habitat data were also collected. Results Site area was the most consistently significant variable related (positively) to total species richness. There were also positive effects of waterbodies and rough grass (including nettles and weed-rich areas). Species richness increased with a greater proportion of adjacent gardens in sites
ISSN:0006-3657
1944-6705
DOI:10.1080/00063650709461460