Nest site selection of the house crow (Corvus splendens), an urban invasive bird species in Singapore and implications for its management

Soh, Malcolm C. K.; Sodhi, Navjot S.; Seoh, Robin K.H; Brook, Barry W.

doi:10.1016/s0169-2046(02)00047-6

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“…To date, humans have often been seen as obstacles, threats or nuisances that animal species have to deal with in order to 'tolerate' urbanization (e.g. Soh et al 2002;Chace and Walsh 2006;McPherson et al 2016). However, for many urban species, the attraction to an extreme anthropogenic ecosystem is based on the exploitation of human provision itself rather than resilience to its actions, and for some synanthropic species this may derive from millennia of co-existence with man, better seen as an integral portion of their niche as well as a beneficiary of ecosystem services (e.g.…”

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“…Austin et al 1996;Soh et al 2002). In this method, pairs of strongly inter-correlated variables (r > 0.60) are considered as estimates of a single underlying factor, and only one of the two is retained for analysis, usually the one likely to be perceived as more important by the study organism.…”

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“…The preference for certain amounts and configurations of woodland makes room for potential modulation of kite density through urban planning, as proposed for crows in Singapore (Soh et al 2002). For example, promotion of woodlots close to areas with problematic refuse disposal may improve the potential ecological service provided by kite consumption of organic waste, a benefit that could be confirmed through adaptive management.…”

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Habitat selection by an avian top predator in the tropical megacity of Delhi: human activities and socio-religious practices as prey-facilitating tools

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Research in urban ecology is growing rapidly in response to the exponential growth of the urban environment. However, few studies have focused on tropical megacities, and on the interplay between predators' habitat selection and human socio-economic aspects, which may mediate their resilience and coexistence with humans. We examined mechanisms of breeding habitat selection by a synanthropic raptor, the Black Kite Milvus migrans, in Delhi (India) where kites mainly subsist on: (1) human refuse and its associated prey-fauna, and (2) ritualised feeding of kites, particularly practised by Muslims. We used mixed effects models to test the effect of urban habitat configuration and human practices on habitat selection, site occupancy and breeding success. Kite habitat decisions, territory occupancy and breeding success were tightly enmeshed with human activities: kites preferred areas with high human density, poor waste management and a road configuration that facilitated better access to resources provided by humans, in particular to Muslim colonies that provided ritual subsidies. Furthermore, kites bred at 'clean' sites with less human refuse only when close to Muslim colonies, suggesting that the proximity to ritual-feeding sites modulated the suitability of other habitats. Rather than a nuisance to avoid, as previously portrayed, humans were a keenly-targeted foraging resource, which tied a predator's distribution to human activities, politics, history, socio-economics and urban planning at multiple spatio-temporal scales. Many synurbic species may exploit humans in more subtle and direct ways than was previously assumed, but uncovering them will require greater integration of human socio-cultural estimates in urban ecological research.

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“…by tree pruning); and (c) establishing alternative roost sites. A study of the nest site selection of the House Crow in Singapore by Soh et al (2002) found that it preferred nesting in Peltophorum pterocarpum, in trees with greater crown volume and diameter at breast height, in urban open habitats, with higher disturbance, and nearer to bin centres and food centres. They recommended the fol-lowing habitat modification measures to discourage crows from nesting in affected areas: (a) minor changes to the design of existing bin centres (i.e.…”

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Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

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Sodhi

2004

Ornithol. Sci.

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Invasive birds can have serious impacts on native biodiversity, native ecosystems and humans. However, there is a dearth of literature on the status and effects of invasive birds in Southeast Asia. We review the current available information on the invasive bird species in Southeast Asia, first by discussing characteristics that likely make invasive bird species successful and second by reviewing the impacts of the invasive bird species on Southeast Asian economy and biodiversity. We end by discussing the strengths and weaknesses, as well as the applicability of different management options.

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“…Furthermore, evaluating ecological and economic consequences of invasive species has currently become a top priority for biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring (Khuroo et al 2011). Invasions have many ecological consequences affecting biodiversity and resulting in harmful interactions with native species or even for biota functioning (Mack et al 2000, Bonter et al 2010: (1) competition that may cause the elimination of native or introduced species (Strubbe & Matthysen 2007 predation that leads to severe decline or extinction of natives (Mack et al 2000), (3) rapid change and expansion in species distribution (Blackburn et al 2008, Bonter et al 2010, Si Bachir et al 2011, (4) disease transmission (Mack et al 2000), and (5) habitat and landscape modifications (Soh et al 2002).…”

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Bird Species Diversity of the Mitidja Plain (Northern Algeria) with Emphasis on the Dynamics of Invasive and Expanding Species

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This treatise investigates the poorly studied bird fauna of Mitidja Plain (Northern Algeria), with particular notes on the occurrence and expansion of new and alien species. Direct observations, supported by ornithological surveys carried out by Progressive Frequential Sampling (PFS), a version of a point count method, have allowed us to identify 125 bird species. These represent 31% of all species known from Algeria. The species recorded belong to 14 orders, 39 families and 37 genera. According to their biogeographic origins, 36 are Mediterranean, 32 Palearctic, 24 Holarctic, 17 European and 16 of European-Turkestani origin. The Mitidja Plain holds 60 resident-breeder species (48% of all registered species) and is a transit zone for many migratory species (summer and winter migrants constituting 20% and 14% of the total, respectively) and occasional visitors (RA = 12%). Among recently expanding species (introduced or local), the Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto and Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus, sampled by the spot-mapping method, experienced a very rapid population growth. The first observations of the former were made in 1996 in Algiers. Its numbers experienced a steep increase after 2002, starting from 5.75 pairs/10 ha to reach up to 31.5 pairs/10 ha in 2006. The same applies for the Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri, surveyed by direct-count at roosting sites. This species has been able to increase and reproduce since its first introduction into the wild in 1996. The increase in study species populations, especially the Rose-ringed Parakeet, may derive from good weather conditions that favoured the species through providing better feeding conditions, thus high reproduction outcomes.

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Nest site selection of the house crow (Corvus splendens), an urban invasive bird species in Singapore and implications for its management

Cited by 52 publications

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Habitat selection by an avian top predator in the tropical megacity of Delhi: human activities and socio-religious practices as prey-facilitating tools

Habitat selection by an avian top predator in the tropical megacity of Delhi: human activities and socio-religious practices as prey-facilitating tools

Southeast Asian invasive birds: ecology, impact and management

Bird Species Diversity of the Mitidja Plain (Northern Algeria) with Emphasis on the Dynamics of Invasive and Expanding Species

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