Exciting news from our team! Our very own Kie has just published an incredible study on nest predation in tropical forest birds! Over 8 years of research in the secondary evergreen forests of northeastern Thailand, Kie and the team monitored over 1,000 active nests, capturing fascinating insights into how different predators interact with the micro-habitat around bird nests.
The study identified the top nest predators: the northern pig-tailed macaque, green and gray cat snakes, Blandford’s bridle snake, and crested goshawks/shikras. The research highlights how vegetation structure, even within a 5-meter radius, influences the likelihood of predation from these species.
This valuable work sheds light on the complex relationships between forest structure and predator behaviors, offering new perspectives on conservation strategies for forest birds.
Congrats, Kie! Click here to check out the full paper to dive deeper into this groundbreaking research!
