Influence of human presence on the bird community in an urban-university environment in Chetumal, Quintana Roo
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bird community , urban ecology, human disturbance, biodiversity, monitoringAbstract
Birds play a vital role in ecosystems as dispersal agents, biological controls, and bioindicators. In the Yucatan Peninsula, approximately 133 bird species are estimated to exist. The Chetumal campus of the University of Quintana Roo serves as an urban relict for avian species within the city. Understanding these species is essential for promoting conservation within the university community. This study aimed to compile a species list and describe the effect of human influx on their presence. The campus was divided into 16 plots, 10 of which were randomly selected. Twenty-minute samplings were conducted in each plot between 7:00–10:00 a.m. and 4:00–7:00 p.m., consisting of direct sightings through focal searches. Simultaneously, the number of people passing through each plot was recorded. A total of 274 birds belonging to 31 species were observed, alongside a count of 389 people. Exploratory and statistical analyses revealed that higher bird sightings occurred during periods of lower human influx. It is recommended to continue monitoring the university's avifauna and the factors that may impact it.
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