Bird Diversity and Distribution in relation to Urban Landscape Types in Northern Rwanda

• Published in: The Scientific World Journal
• Main Authors: Gatesire, T., Nsabimana, D., Nyiramana, A., Seburanga, J. L., Mirville, M. O.
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
• Subjects: Research Article; Bray; Actitis hypoleucos; Common Sandpiper
• Online Access: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123549; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25133203; https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/157824

Using the point count method, linear mixed models, Shannon's diversity index, and Bray-Curtis cluster analysis, we conducted a study of the effect of urban fabric layout on bird diversity and distribution in northern Rwanda. The results showed a significant effect of city landscapes on bird ric...