Roosting and Breeding Ecology of Birds in Shola Sky Island Forests: A Systematic Review and Analysis

Keny Jeyanth New Port

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Roosting and Breeding Ecology of Birds in Shola Sky Island Forests: A Systematic Review and Analysis

Keny Jeyanth New Port

Published in International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Received: 21 December 2023 Accepted: 12 January 2024 Published: 23 January 2024

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The Shola Sky Island forests, located in the Western Ghats of India, are unique ecosystems renowned for their high elevation, isolated patches of evergreen forests, and rich avian biodiversity. Understanding the roosting and breeding ecology of birds in these forests is essential for their conservation and management. However, a comprehensive synthesis of the existing literature on this topic is lacking. This systematic review aims to fill this knowledge gap by analyzing and summarizing the available research on the roosting and breeding ecology of birds in the Shola Sky Island forests. The review focuses on various aspects of bird ecology, including roosting site selection, roosting strategies, breeding phenology, nest site selection, nesting behaviors, and factors influencing non-roosting and breeding behaviors. The literature search encompasses studies conducted in the Shola Sky Island forests, covering a wide range of bird species and their ecological requirements. Findings from the review highlight the importance of specific habitat characteristics, such as vegetation structure, microclimate, and resource availability, in influencing bird roosting and breeding behaviors. The availability of suitable roosting sites and nesting habitats within the forest plays a crucial role in determining the distribution and abundance of bird species. Factors such as food availability, altitudinal movements, social interactions, and territoriality also impact non-roosting and breeding behaviors in these forests. Furthermore, the review emphasizes the challenges posed by habitat fragmentation, climate change, and human activities to the roosting and breeding ecology of birds in the Shola Sky Island forests. Understanding these threats and their implications for bird populations is essential for effective conservation and management strategies.

Published in	International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (Volume 9, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijnrem.20240901.12
Page(s)	8-13
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Roosting Ecology, Breeding Ecology, Avian Behaviour, Shola Sky Island Forests, Breeding Phenology, Foraging Strategies

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Port, K. J. N. Roosting and Breeding Ecology of Birds in Shola Sky Island Forests: A Systematic Review and Analysis. Int. J. Nat. Resour. Ecol. Manag. 2024, 9(1), 8-13. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20240901.12

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Port KJN. Roosting and Breeding Ecology of Birds in Shola Sky Island Forests: A Systematic Review and Analysis. Int J Nat Resour Ecol Manag. 2024;9(1):8-13. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnrem.20240901.12

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