The effects of food-supply on Southeast Asian forest birds

doi:10.2326/OSJ.1.89

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The effects of food-supply on Southeast Asian forest birds

Published 2002 · N. Sodhi

Ornithological Science

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Abstract

Southeast Asian forests are being lost at an alarming rate. This unprece- dented deforestation is resulting in avifauna losses. Despite this, Southeast Asian avi- fauna remains poorly studied. A few studies measured the food-supply and correlated it with the Southeast Asian forest bird ecology. These correlative studies (qualitative as well as quantitative) show that food-supply can affect the bird diversity, abun- dance/density, breeding ecology, body condition, ranging behaviour and/or flocking behaviour. However, there has been no experimental study conducted to determine the effects of food-supply on the forest bird ecology. In this geographic area, exciting research avenues remain available to study the avian feeding ecology and to explore a relationship between food-supply and forest bird ecology. Descriptive, correlative as well as experimental data on these aspects are required to enhance the knowledge of avian ecology as well as for avian conservation purposes.

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Key takeawayFood-supply can affect Southeast Asian forest bird diversity, abundance, breeding ecology, body condition, ranging behavior, and flocking behavior, but more experimental studies are needed for better understanding and conservation.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

The effects of food-supply on Southeast Asian forest birds

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