2022
Overview
The geography of birds is the study of how avian species are distributed across the Earth and how their ranges, movements, and habitats relate to the physical and biological environment. Often considered part of biogeography and ornithology, it examines where different birds live, why they occur in particular regions, how they adapt to varied habitats and climates, and how they move across landscapes through seasonal migration and dispersal. The field considers the influence of climate, terrain, vegetation, and food resources on bird distributions, as well as the effects of human activity and environmental change on where birds can survive and breed. Understanding the geography of birds informs conservation, the protection of migratory routes, and the management of habitats. As a journal of wildlife, this title's scope covers the biology, ecology, distribution, and conservation of wild animals, including birds and the environments they depend upon. The article associated with this page documents the occurrence of particular bird and other species in a regional setting rather than the geography of birds as a theme specifically, so this entry provides an encyclopedic overview within the journal's wildlife scope. It serves as a reference on the distribution and movement of birds across habitats and regions.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.