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Avian Occupancy along Multiple Land Use Type Gradients in Miombo Dominated Landscapes of the Copperbelt Province, Zambia

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Nyirenda VR, Phiri CJ, Sompa B, Ndhlovu R, Namukonde N and Chisha-Kasumu E

The persistence of bird species is negatively affected by forest fragmentation and deforestation. Inadequate knowledge on specific impacts of such factors as forest fragmentation and deforestation on bird occupancy of miombo dominated landscapes masks the efficacy of conservation interventions over declining avian populations. This study investigates bird occupancy in various land use types in the Zambian miombo dominated landscapes to establish impacts of anthropogenic stressors on avian species. Five land use types: (1) privately managed natural forest, (2) publicly managed national forest, (3) pine forest, (4) corporate mining areas, and (5) woodlands in urban areas were compared for bird abundance, richness, evenness and diversity. Using indices of bird ... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2327-4417.1000171

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