Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance

Invasive species are a main cause of biodiversity loss, making it important to register their incursion into conserved, protected areas. We evaluated presence of the exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in and around the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Jalisco, after hurricane...

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Main Authors: Marisela Martínez-Ruíz, Miguel Ángel De Labra-Hernández
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Language:Spanish
Published: Sección Mexicana del Consejo Internacional para la Preservación de las Aves, A.C. 2022-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mexorn.org/index.php/huitzil/article/view/553
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description Invasive species are a main cause of biodiversity loss, making it important to register their incursion into conserved, protected areas. We evaluated presence of the exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in and around the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Jalisco, after hurricane disturbance. During March to May 2017 and 2018, we carried out 1 km transect surveys at three sites: Chamela Biological Station, Careyes town, and Cuixmala ranch, and conducted observations of the Eurasian Collared-Dove when detected. We also collated records from the eBird database to compare the number of Eurasian Collared-Doves reported before (2010-2015) and after (2016-2020) major hurricane disturbance. We recorded a total of 27 doves over 18 surveys, with the majority of records at the Chamela Biological Station within the reserve. Most sightings were of one dove, but we recorded a group of 4 doves at Chamela in May 2018. Doves spent significantly more time perched around buildings at Chamela in 2018 compared to 2017, and made occasional flights into trees at the dry forest border. The eBird data showed a significant increase in records of the Eurasian Collared-Dove outside the reserve after hurricane disturbance. Our results showed increased presence of the Eurasian Collared-Dove at sites within the biosphere reserve following major hurricane disturbance, possibly due to forest damage creating open-habitat and niche opportunities within the dry forest mosaic. We recommend continued monitoring to restrict establishment of this invasive species in forested areas of the reserve, and evaluate potential impacts on native species.
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spelling doaj.art-0cd1057e7e524cbfb2a3a36575188e792024-03-20T22:37:02ZspaSección Mexicana del Consejo Internacional para la Preservación de las Aves, A.C.Huitzil1870-74592022-03-0123110.28947/hrmo.2021.22.2.553Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbanceMarisela Martínez-Ruíz0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3811-2046Miguel Ángel De Labra-Hernández1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0361-4919Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoUniversidad del Mar Invasive species are a main cause of biodiversity loss, making it important to register their incursion into conserved, protected areas. We evaluated presence of the exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in and around the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Jalisco, after hurricane disturbance. During March to May 2017 and 2018, we carried out 1 km transect surveys at three sites: Chamela Biological Station, Careyes town, and Cuixmala ranch, and conducted observations of the Eurasian Collared-Dove when detected. We also collated records from the eBird database to compare the number of Eurasian Collared-Doves reported before (2010-2015) and after (2016-2020) major hurricane disturbance. We recorded a total of 27 doves over 18 surveys, with the majority of records at the Chamela Biological Station within the reserve. Most sightings were of one dove, but we recorded a group of 4 doves at Chamela in May 2018. Doves spent significantly more time perched around buildings at Chamela in 2018 compared to 2017, and made occasional flights into trees at the dry forest border. The eBird data showed a significant increase in records of the Eurasian Collared-Dove outside the reserve after hurricane disturbance. Our results showed increased presence of the Eurasian Collared-Dove at sites within the biosphere reserve following major hurricane disturbance, possibly due to forest damage creating open-habitat and niche opportunities within the dry forest mosaic. We recommend continued monitoring to restrict establishment of this invasive species in forested areas of the reserve, and evaluate potential impacts on native species. https://www.mexorn.org/index.php/huitzil/article/view/553eBird databaseExotic speciesInvasive speciesHurricane disturbanceTropical dry forest
spellingShingle Marisela Martínez-Ruíz
Miguel Ángel De Labra-Hernández
Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance
Huitzil
eBird database
Exotic species
Invasive species
Hurricane disturbance
Tropical dry forest
title Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance
title_full Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance
title_fullStr Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance
title_full_unstemmed Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance
title_short Increased presence of the invasive, exotic Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, after hurricane disturbance
title_sort increased presence of the invasive exotic eurasian collared dove streptopelia decaocto in the chamela cuixmala biosphere reserve mexico after hurricane disturbance
topic eBird database
Exotic species
Invasive species
Hurricane disturbance
Tropical dry forest
url https://www.mexorn.org/index.php/huitzil/article/view/553
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