Can you nest where you roost? Waterbirds use different sites but similar cues to locate roosting and breeding sites in a small Indian city

Mehta, Kanishka; Koli, Vijay K.; Kittur, Swati; Gopi Sundar, K. S.

doi:10.1007/s11252-023-01454-5

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“…Black-headed Ibis typically return to roosting sites in the evening, congregating in large numbers before dispersing to forage during the day. 10 Roosting may also occur during the day, particularly in shaded areas or during periods of intense heat. Understanding the roosting ecology of Black-headed Ibis is crucial for their conservation, as roosting sites play a critical role in their survival and population dynamics.…”

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“…Nesting is a critical aspect of the breeding cycle for these birds, and understanding their nesting ecology is essential for conservation efforts aimed at preserving their populations. 10 Colonial nesting: Black-headed Ibis are colonial breeders, forming nesting colonies in dense vegetation near water bodies, such as trees, shrubs, reed beds, or mangroves. These colonies may contain hundreds or even thousands of nesting pairs, with individuals often nesting in close proximity to one another.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (Latham, 1790): a review on ecology, behavior, conservation and management

B Soni,

M Multani

2024

BIJ

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The specific epithet melanocephalus is derived from Greek words meaning "black" (melas) and "head" (kephalē), referring to the distinctive black plumage on the head and neck of the Black-headed Ibis. The Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) stands as a captivating symbol of avian grace amidst wetland habitats across Asia. With its distinctive black head contrasting against a white body, this elegant bird captivates both ornithologists and birdwatchers alike. In this review, we delve into the ecology, behavior, and conservation status of the Black-headed Ibis, shedding light on its significance in the avian world. It is a striking bird species belonging to the ibis family, Threskiornithidae. Known for its distinctive appearance and graceful appearance, this bird captivates observers across its range in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Middle East. Threskiornis melanocephalus is commonly found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Middle East, where it inhabits freshwater marshes, flooded grasslands, and shallow lakes. While not globally threatened, this species faces localized threats such as habitat loss, pollution, and hunting, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to safeguard its populations and their wetland habitats.1

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Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (Latham, 1790): a review on ecology, behavior, conservation and management

B Soni,

M Multani

2024

BIJ

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Characteristics of bird niches in a small Indian city: effect of migratory status, season, and environment variables

Mehta,

Koli,

Kittur

et al. 2024

Journal of Urban Ecology

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Small tropical and sub-tropical cities frequently retain considerable and diverse green spaces. Such cities can house diverse bird assemblages but these species face conditions varying both spatially (habitats and human activity spread out unequally) and temporally (influx of migratory birds, seasonally varying weather). How do urban birds cope with such conditions? More specifically, do migratory species vary from resident ones in their requirements, and how do resident species deal with variations in conditions? To address these questions, we used an ordination technique, the Outlying Mean Index (OMI), to estimate niche characteristics (OMI, tolerance, and residual tolerance) of 74 resident and migratory bird species in the tourism-dominated Udaipur city, India, across three seasons during 2019–20 using 16 variables that incorporated human presence, land use and trees. OMIs indicated high residual tolerance suggesting that measured variables were inadequate to fully characterize urban bird niches. Contrary to predictions, birds grouped by feeding guilds had similar niche metrics both within and across seasons. Also contrary to predictions, migratory species had more generalized niches relative to resident species. Bird niches were most influenced by trees, effects due to other natural habitats (open areas, scrublands, wetlands) were weaker, and human-related variables (cattle, built-up area, people, vehicles) had the weakest influence. Seasonal niche characteristics computed for 41 resident species suggested that individual species coped with changing conditions differently. Conservation of bird assemblages in small cities will require preservation of city-wide habitat diversity alongside spatially restricting urbanization.

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Is Three a Crowd? Three Indian Ibis Species Vary Strategies to Achieve Sympatry Depending on Different Seasons, Landscapes and Habitats

Ameta,

Koli,

Sundar

2024

Waterbirds

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Can you nest where you roost? Waterbirds use different sites but similar cues to locate roosting and breeding sites in a small Indian city

Cited by 3 publications

References 38 publications

Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (Latham, 1790): a review on ecology, behavior, conservation and management

Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus (Latham, 1790): a review on ecology, behavior, conservation and management

Characteristics of bird niches in a small Indian city: effect of migratory status, season, and environment variables

Is Three a Crowd? Three Indian Ibis Species Vary Strategies to Achieve Sympatry Depending on Different Seasons, Landscapes and Habitats

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