Preliminary distributional analysis of US endangered bird species |
| |
Authors: | Mandaline E. Godown A. Townsend Peterson |
| |
Affiliation: | (1) Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA |
| |
Abstract: | A first exploration of applications of ecological niche modeling and geographic distributional prediction to endangered species protection is developed. Foci of richness of endangered bird species are identified in coastal California and along the southern fringe of the United States. Species included on the Endangered Species List on the basis of peripheral populations inflate these concentrations considerably. Species without protection in the US National Park System are focused particularly in peninsular Florida. Application of this methodology to additional taxa and regions holds promise for diverse conservation applications. |
| |
Keywords: | BIOCLIM birds conservation strategies ecological niche modeling endangered species GARP United States |
本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录! |