Corvids in Urban Environments: A Systematic Global Literature Review

Urbanization is one of the most prevalent drivers of biodiversity loss, yet few taxonomic groups are remarkably successful at adapting to urban environments. We systematically surveyed the global literature on the effects of urbanization on species of family Corvidae (crows, choughs, jackdaws, jays,...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Isma Benmazouz, Jukka Jokimäki, Szabolcs Lengyel, Lajos Juhász, Marja-Liisa Kaisanlahti-Jokimäki, Gábor Kardos, Petra Paládi, László Kövér
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Subjects:	adaptation anthropogenic Corvidae habitat selection life history trait urbanization gradient
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3226

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