Climate and land use/land cover (LULC) changes have far-reaching effects on various
biological processes in wildlife, particularly interspecific interactions. Unfortunately …

Colonial waterbirds, a major biodiversity element occurring in the core of ultra-anthropized
Europe, are ideal indicators of the wellness of inland wetlands. Nonetheless, there is a …

From a few strongholds in the 19th century, herons and egrets spread across the Algerian
coastal strip of North Africa and colonised the Algerian Hauts Plateaux in the second half of …

Monitoring and conserving bird biodiversity in rice landscapes is a global challenge.
Although environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding can potentially provide a sensitive and …

Large waders including herons and egrets are important ecological wetland health
indicators since these species are sensitive to a complex set of environmental factors …

Context Throughout their annual cycle and life stages, animals depend on a variety of
habitats to meet their vital needs. However, habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation are …

The grey heron is an extensively studied and widely distributed colonial bird species in the
Old World; however, relevant information on the role played by vocalisations during the life …

Intensification of cultivation methods and land‐use types, particularly in the face of climate
change, has steadily weakened the habitat function of rice fields for waterbirds. Intermediate …

Wetlands are among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, largely due to their
conversion to agricultural or dry land. L'Albufera de Vàlencia is characterized by a large …

In the Mediterranean, urban and agricultural development has led to the degradation of
coastal habitats and a decline in wetland biodiversity. L'Albufera de Valencia is a …