Climate Change Impact on Bird Reproduction
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https://doi.org/10.54097/hset.v69i.11903Keywords:
Climate change, birds, mating, nesting, breeding.Abstract
Climate change is a popular topic with increasing attention recently. It is impacting many organismal processes harming some species and also benefiting some others. Birds are playing an important role in the diversity of species because they are highly mobile and are able to distribute in a wide range with smaller populations. However, climate change is impacting a lot on this animal category, especially their reproduction. This article reviewed several previous studies of climate change's impact on birds, particularly on the impacts on their reproductive processes of mating, nesting, and breeding. The aim is to make a summary of what climate factors are influencing birds on their reproduction and investigate and find out the insufficiency of current research on climate change factors. From summarizing the past experiences of bird reproduction, future studies will be able to make clear and accurate predictions on the impact of changing climate on the dynamic of birds’ diversity and richness.
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