Publication Date
2026
College
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Department
Wildlife
Document Type
Poster
Description
Urbanization has caused large areas of habitat to be completely transformed, forcing species to adapt or die. Raptors display a highly variable tolerance to urbanization from species to species, with some species excelling in urban environments and others failing. The aim of this study was to find the differences in species richness and composition of raptors between a rural and urban habitat. Species richness was higher in the rural habitat than in the urban one. There was also a difference in the community composition between the two habitats. Understanding how urbanization influences species richness and community composition is integral for future conservation efforts.
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