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Climate change and its impact on Australia's avifauna
- Source :
- Emu - Austral Ornithology. 105:1-20
- Publication Year :
- 2005
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2005.
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Abstract
- Relative to the northern hemisphere, little is known about the effect of climate change on southern hemisphere birds, although the impact could be significant. Here we review the effects of climate change on birds that have been documented or predicted, with particular reference to Australian species. Potential impacts include changes in geographic range, movement patterns, morphology, physiology, abundance, phenology and community composition. The evidence suggests that these changes are already happening, both overseas and in Australia, but more research is needed to determine the extent of these impacts and how to conserve birds in the face of climate change. Management options include promoting adaptation and resilience, intensive management of sensitive species, and improved planning for mitigation techniques and monitoring.
- Subjects :
- 0106 biological sciences
Phenology
Ecology
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Northern Hemisphere
Climate change
Biology
010603 evolutionary biology
01 natural sciences
010605 ornithology
Effects of global warming
Abundance (ecology)
Animal Science and Zoology
sense organs
Conservation biology
Psychological resilience
skin and connective tissue diseases
Southern Hemisphere
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Nature and Landscape Conservation
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Details
- ISSN :
- 14485540 and 01584197
- Volume :
- 105
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Emu - Austral Ornithology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........54844100dd7c2a907f30b8200d689dc9