Tree-Cover Gradients Modulate the Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Birds in Amazonian Cattle-Ranching Landscapes
Alexander Velásquez Valencia, Jenniffer Tatiana Díaz-Cháux, María Argenis Bonilla, Alejandro Navarro-Morales, Lina Paola Giraldo, Fernando Casanoves
This study examines how tree-cover gradients affect bird taxonomic and functional diversity in Amazonian cattle-ranching landscapes, finding differential impacts on guild-level richness, evenness, and functionality across cover types.
Biodiversity and Conservation · Jun 13, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology