Avian diversity patterns across residential neighbourhoods of different development stages: Insights from a subtropical waterfront metropolis in China

Abstract This study examined bird diversity across 33 residential neighbourhoods in Fuzhou, China, representing different development stages. We found that mid-aged neighbourhoods supported the highest bird diversity and abundance, driven primarily by tree diversity and vegetation evenness, while high building density constrained habitat quality. These findings highlight the critical role of residential development history and vegetation structure in shaping urban avian communities and provide practical guidance for biodiversity-orientated urban planning.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Biodiversity Data Journal

• Publication date

  2025-11-05

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.3897/BDJ.13.e171169PMID 41246447PMCID 12612849
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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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