Anthropogenic Landscape Modifications Mislead Settling Migratory Birds

The phrase "anthropogenic habitat change" is usually associated with fairly obvious alterations to the environment, such as surface mining or the introduction of buildings and roads. However, anthropogenic modifications can also be more subtle and, as a result, potentially more harmful. For instance, many animals--particularly those that migrate to summer breeding grounds--use environmental cues to assess how good a habitat is before they settle there. They might look at the structure or stage of vegetation growth, the availability of food and shelter, or even the presence of nearby conspecifics. read more

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