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Saving Songbirds: Imperatives of Conservation in a Changing World is a timely work that delves into the complexities of songbird conservation. As global ecosystems face unprecedented challenges, the symphony of birdsong - a vital indicator of ecological health - is under threat. This book, bringing together eminent voices from various corners of the globe, paints a holistic picture of these threats, their impacts on songbird evolution, and possible solutions. Edited by a leading team of expert ornithologists, this book introduces the import and global status of songbirds before delving into the myriad anthropogenic and global change-induced threats to songbird populations. Central chapters discuss the physiological and behavioral adaptations of songbirds to these modern stressors. The book concludes with a look to the future of songbird populations and the landscape of management and conservation opportunities to protect these critical species. Saving Songbirds: Imperatives of Conservation in a Changing World bridges gaps in current knowledge and introduces fresh perspectives on songbird conservation and scientific research, offers actionable advice and strategies for conservationists, policymakers, and scientists and represents a unique resource for university courses, ranging from ecology to environmental policy. Its structured layout and comprehensive scope make it suitable for diverse academic levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate studies.
Contents
1. Introduction: Why birdsong matters
2. State of the world's songbirds and their global population trajectories
3. Physiological responses of migrating songbirds to the Anthropocene, with an emphasis on migratory timing
4. Why are migratory songbirds declining?
5. The silent fields: Agricultural intensification and its effects on songbird populations
6. The impact of chemical contaminants on songbirds
7. Songbird decline due to habitat loss and alteration in Korea and East Asia
8. How thermal extremes challenge songbird physiology and survival
9. The shift in pathogen and vector dynamics impacting songbird populations
10. Phenological mismatch: Climate impacts on reproductive timing, food availability and range distributions
11. Diet, food availability, and the decline of insectivorous songbirds
12. Harvesting of songbirds: The real impact of illegal hunting and poaching
13. Too portable? The size and impact of the illegal songbird trade
14. Incidental mortality associated with predation by domestic cats, forest logging, and other anthropogenic hazards
15. Urban adaptations: Can songbirds navigate the concrete jungles?
16. Communication under threat and fitness consequences in a changing world
17. Population genetics in global changes: Understanding transgenerational effects and adaptations
18. Synthesizing voices: Urgencies, outlooks, and the path ahead
