Efectos del cambio de uso del suelo sobre la diversidad taxonómica y funcional de la comunidad aves del bosque montano tropical del sur de Ecuador.

Abstract

Abstract:In the study, a total of 413 individuals were identified, assigned to 101 species and 27 families. The alpha diversity in the 3 land uses does not present significant differences; In the Coffee plantation, a greater number of species was registered, with a more equitable distribution, in comparison to the Forest and Grassland, where there is greater dominance. In terms of beta diversity, the three sites are different from each other due to species turnover. The composition of birds is very different between uses, nor are there differences with respect to functional groups. In conclusion, forest remnants are not losing richness or diversity of species, bird communities are distinct and specific to each land use, and functional groups are maintained in each site, which leads to think that this ecosystem is complemented with the agro productive uses, contributing to the heterogeneity in the landscape where the different components of the productive matrix: remnants of montane forest, coffee plantations (of shade) and pastures complement and maintain the diversity and functionality of the bird community in the site.