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Invasive Birds: New Advances and Perspectives
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Invasive Birds: New Advances and Perspectives

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Birds".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 5496

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Lorinda A. Hart

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Department of Environmental Science, University of Namibia, Windhoek 10023, Namibia
Interests: invasion biology; urban vertebrate ecology; physiology; ornithology
Dr. Daniel M. Brooks

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Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Interests: urban vertebrate ecology; invasive birds; ecology and conservation of tropical vertebrates; gamebirds

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

Invasive species are met with a dichotomy of opinions. There are those that feel we should embrace these species as part of our diversity in the Anthropocene as a product of irreversible change. On the other hand, some believe that continued efforts should be made to prevent, control and eradicate these unwelcome settlers. Despite these differences in opinion, both camps require sound evidence to support their arguments, and for many species, there remains a paucity of information.

Thus, the aim of the Special Issue, entitled ‘Invasive Birds: New Advances and Perspectives’, is to bring together the most recent advancements in invasive bird research.

Dr. Lorinda A. Hart
Dr. Daniel M. Brooks
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • avian
  • behaviour
  • control
  • dispersal
  • eradication
  • genetics
  • impacts
  • interactions
  • introduction pathways
  • modelling

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An Influx of Non-Native Bird Species into the Natural Environment Owing to the Accidental Release of Pet Birds in Japan
by Sumiko Nishida and Wataru Kitamura
Animals 2024, 14(2), 221; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020221 - 10 Jan 2024
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The escape of pet birds into the wild raises concerns about the introduction of invasive avian species. This study investigated the impact of escaped pet birds on the introduction of non-native species in Japan. Data sourced from four lost-and-found pet websites between January [...] Read more.
The escape of pet birds into the wild raises concerns about the introduction of invasive avian species. This study investigated the impact of escaped pet birds on the introduction of non-native species in Japan. Data sourced from four lost-and-found pet websites between January 2018 and December 2021 revealed 12,125 recorded escapes exhibiting both daily occurrences and seasonal fluctuations. Statistical modeling identified the monthly average temperature (positively correlated) and maximum electricity demand (negatively correlated) as influential factors. Text analysis revealed “window” and “open” as frequently cited reasons for escapes. Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) and Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) accounted for 76% of the total escape, suggesting a low perceived risk of establishment in nonnative environments. Interestingly, two globally established invasive species, the Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) and Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), were among the escaped birds. While the Rose-ringed Parakeet is locally naturalized in Tokyo and its adjacent prefectures, the Monk Parakeet failed to establish itself in Japan. Despite the limited number of escaped Monk Parakeets, ongoing efforts are crucial for preventing the potential re-establishment of species with such capabilities. Full article
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Alien vs. Predator: Impacts of Invasive Species and Native Predators on Urban Nest Box Use by Native Birds
by Andrew M. Rogers, Françoise Lermite, Andrea S. Griffin, Berndt J. van Rensburg and Salit Kark
Animals 2023, 13(11), 1807; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13111807 - 30 May 2023
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Many bird species in Australia require tree hollows for breeding. However, assessing the benefits of urban nest boxes to native birds requires frequent monitoring that allows to assess nesting success. To better understand the benefits of nest boxes for native birds, we examined [...] Read more.
Many bird species in Australia require tree hollows for breeding. However, assessing the benefits of urban nest boxes to native birds requires frequent monitoring that allows to assess nesting success. To better understand the benefits of nest boxes for native birds, we examined the impact of local habitat characteristics, invasive species (common myna, Acridotheres tristis), and native mammalian predators on urban nest box use and nesting success of native birds. We installed 216 nest boxes across nine locations in southeastern Australia (S.E. Queensland and northern New South Wales) in both long-invaded sites (invaded before 1970) and more recently invaded sites (after 1990). We monitored all boxes weekly over two breeding seasons. We recorded seven bird species and three mammal species using the nest boxes. Weekly box occupancy by all species averaged 8% of all boxes, with the species most frequently recorded in the nest boxes being the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), a native cavity user and nest predator. We recorded 137 nesting attempts in the boxes across all bird species. The most frequent nesting species were the invasive alien common mynas (72 nesting attempts). We recorded an average nesting failure rate of 53.3% for all bird species. We did not record any common mynas evicting other nesting birds, and found that several native species used the same box after the common myna completed its nesting. We recorded native possums in 92% of the boxes, and possum occupancy of boxes per site was negatively correlated with bird nesting success (p = 0.021). These results suggest that when boxes are accessible to invasive species and native predators, they are unlikely to significantly improve nesting opportunities for native birds. To ensure efficient use of limited conservation resources, nest boxes should be designed to target species of high conservation importance and limit other species of both predators and competitors. Full article
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Patterns and Factors Influencing Parrot (Order: Psittaciformes) Success in Establishing Thriving Naturalized Populations within the Contiguous United States
by Edwin Dickinson, Melody W. Young, Daniel Tanis and Michael C. Granatosky
Animals 2023, 13(13), 2101; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13132101 - 24 Jun 2023
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Parrots (Order: Psittaciformes) represent one of the most striking and ecomorphologically diverse avian clades, spanning more than two orders of magnitude in body size with populations occupying six continents. The worldwide diaspora of parrots is largely due to the pet trade, driven by [...] Read more.
Parrots (Order: Psittaciformes) represent one of the most striking and ecomorphologically diverse avian clades, spanning more than two orders of magnitude in body size with populations occupying six continents. The worldwide diaspora of parrots is largely due to the pet trade, driven by human desire for bright, colorful, and intelligent animals as companions. Some introduced species have aptly inserted themselves into the local ecosystem and established successful breeding colonies all around the globe. Notably, the United States is home to several thriving populations of introduced species including red-masked parakeets (Psittacara erythrogenys), monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus), nanday conures (Aratinga nenday), and red-crowned amazons (Amazona viridigenalis). Their incredible success globally begs the question as to how these birds adapt so readily to novel environments. In this commentary, we trace parrots through evolutionary history, contextualize existent naturalized parrot populations within the contiguous United States, and provide a phylogenetic regression analysis of body mass and brain size based on success in establishing breeding populations. The propensity for a parrot species to become established appears to be phylogenetically driven. Notably, parrots in the family Cacatuidae and Neotropical Pyrrhua appear to be poor at establishing themselves in the United States once released. Although brain size among Psittaciformes did not show a significant impact on successful breeding in the continental United States, we propose that the success of parrots can be attributed to their charismatic nature, significant intelligence relative to other avian lineages, and behavioral flexibility. Full article
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