Title
Bird species diversity captured by protected areas in the Andes of Colombia- a gap analysis
Author(s)
Franco, P., Saavedra-Rodríguez, C.A., Kattan, G.H.
Abstract
Formed by three Andean ranges and two peripheral elements, the complex mountainous system of Colombia harbours a diverse avifauna (.1,500 spp.) characterized by high large-scale beta diversity and endemism. We conducted an analysis of representation of bird species in protected areas for eight subregions of the Colombian mountains by means of a comparison between potential and recorded faunas in each area. Potential faunas were compiled by considering the distribution of species across the subregions, their elevational ranges, and the elevational extent covered by each protected area in each subregion.
Keywords
Andes; Beta diversity; Birds; Colombia; Mountains; Protected areas
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