Habitat characterization and modeling of the potential distribution of the Military Macaw (Ara militaris) in Mexico
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| contents | Habitat characterization and modeling of the potential distribution of the Military Macaw (Ara militaris) in Mexico Francisco A. Rivera-Ortíz Ken Oyama César A. Ríos-Muñoz Sofía Solórzano Adolfo G. Navarro- Sigüenza María Del Coro Arizmendi Biología habitat loss Ara militaris bird conservation habitat characterization ecological niche modeling Forest structure and composition have been used to assess the habitat characteristics that determine bird distributions. The patterns of distribution have been shaped by historical and ecological factors that play different roles at both temporal and spatial scales. The objectives of this research were to characterize the habitat of the endangered Military Macaw (Ara militaris) and evaluate the potential distribution of this species based on trends of land use changes in Mexico. We characterized the community structure and floristic composition of 8 forests that are currently used by the Military Macaw for breeding and feeding and compared the results with 6 similar forests characterized in other studies but without historical records of the presence of the Military Macaw. The Military Macaw preferred sites with high diversity of plant species dominated by trees from 4 to 15 m in height and from 5 to 90 cm in diameter at breast height. We identified 236 plant species in the 8 forests with 20 species (8.4%) used for nesting and feeding by the Military Macaw. The floristic composition is important for the presence of the Military Macaw because there were significant differences between forests with and without its presence. The potential area of distribution of the Military Macaw had decreased by 32% and the remnant areas are included in only 8 National Protected Areas. The protected areas of natural forests should be increased to preserve the sites of potential distribution and consequently the habitat of the Military Macaw in Mexico. 2013 artículo científico 1870-3453 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=42529675004 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=425 Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad application/pdf Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad (México) Num.4 Vol.84 |
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| spellingShingle | Habitat characterization and modeling of the potential distribution of the Military Macaw (Ara militaris) in Mexico Francisco A. Rivera-Ortíz Biología habitat loss Ara militaris bird conservation habitat characterization ecological niche modeling Habitat characterization and modeling of the potential distribution of the Military Macaw (Ara militaris) in Mexico Francisco A. Rivera-Ortíz Ken Oyama César A. Ríos-Muñoz Sofía Solórzano Adolfo G. Navarro- Sigüenza María Del Coro Arizmendi Biología habitat loss Ara militaris bird conservation habitat characterization ecological niche modeling Forest structure and composition have been used to assess the habitat characteristics that determine bird distributions. The patterns of distribution have been shaped by historical and ecological factors that play different roles at both temporal and spatial scales. The objectives of this research were to characterize the habitat of the endangered Military Macaw (Ara militaris) and evaluate the potential distribution of this species based on trends of land use changes in Mexico. We characterized the community structure and floristic composition of 8 forests that are currently used by the Military Macaw for breeding and feeding and compared the results with 6 similar forests characterized in other studies but without historical records of the presence of the Military Macaw. The Military Macaw preferred sites with high diversity of plant species dominated by trees from 4 to 15 m in height and from 5 to 90 cm in diameter at breast height. We identified 236 plant species in the 8 forests with 20 species (8.4%) used for nesting and feeding by the Military Macaw. The floristic composition is important for the presence of the Military Macaw because there were significant differences between forests with and without its presence. The potential area of distribution of the Military Macaw had decreased by 32% and the remnant areas are included in only 8 National Protected Areas. The protected areas of natural forests should be increased to preserve the sites of potential distribution and consequently the habitat of the Military Macaw in Mexico. 2013 artículo científico 1870-3453 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=42529675004 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=425 Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad application/pdf Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad (México) Num.4 Vol.84 |
| title | Habitat characterization and modeling of the potential distribution of the Military Macaw (Ara militaris) in Mexico |
| topic | Biología habitat loss Ara militaris bird conservation habitat characterization ecological niche modeling |
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