Effects of Light Pollution on Bird Migration

Öz

The intensity of artificial light has increased in the last century, changing the behavior and ecological features of wild species. This threat arising from human activities significantly affects the quality of bird migration and causes the death of many animals. Despite the importance of this issue, relevant research and solution measures are still lacking. In this review article, the mysteries of seasonal migration of birds and the effects of artificial light pollution on this journey are examined.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Light pollution
• bird migration
• biodiversity

IŞIK KİRLİLİĞİNİN KUŞ GÖÇÜ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİLERİ

Öz

Araştırmacılar, doğal ışığın yaban hayatındaki kritik rolünü uzun süredir incelemektedirler, ancak yapay aydınlatmanın etkileri hala gizemlidir. Son yüzyılda yapay ışığın yoğunluğu artarak yabani türlerin davranışlarını ve ekolojik aktivitelerini değiştirmektedir. Bu derleme makalesinde yapay ışık kirliliğinin kuş göçü üzerindeki etkileri incelenmekte ve bu sorunun çözümüne yönelik bazı önerilerde bulunulmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Işık Kirliliği
• Kuş Göçü
• Biyoçeşitlilik

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