The effects of cities on quail (Coturnix coturnix) migration: a disturbing story of population connectivity, health, and ecography.

ABSTRACT: The increasing impact of human activities on ecosystems is provoking a profound and dangerous effect, particularly in wildlife. Examining the historical migration patterns of quail (Coturnix coturnix) offers a compelling case study to demonstrate the repercussions of human actions on biodiversity. Urbanization trends, where people gravitate toward mega-urban areas, amplify this effect. The proliferation of artificial urban ecosystems extends its influence across every biome, as human reliance on infrastructure and food sources alters ecological dynamics extensively. We examine European quail migrations pre- and post-World War II and in the present day. Our study concentrates on the Italian peninsula, investigating the historical and contemporary recovery of ringed quail populations. To com

SUBMITTER: Nadal J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10867070 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature