Biological Features of Crested Lark, Galerida cristata in Isparta Province (Türkiye)

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 30 Sayı: 3, 897 - 906, 24.12.2025

Yiğit Anteplioğlu , Mehmet Ali Tabur

https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1758919

https://izlik.org/JA24EA78TB

Öz

In the present study The Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) was observed in Isparta using standard ornithological field techniques in 2023. Four observation stations with distinct environmental characteristics were selected to assess the species behavioral and ecological traits. The study, conducted in central Isparta found that the species exhibit compatible intraspecific and interspecific relationships, display euryphagous feeding habits, and occupies a beneficial role in agricultural ecosystems due to their adaptability to human-modified environments. Additionally, the Crested Lark serves as a critical component within local food chains. These findings underscore its ecological and ornithofaunistic significance in the region. However, in this study was observed key threats to the species' persistence, including the widespread use of agrochemicals in farming practices, as well as habitat fragmentation, degradation, and loss. Also, this research highlights the importance of understanding the biological requirements of the Crested Lark to inform conservation strategies aimed at safeguarding the species and ensuring its survival for future generations.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Biodiversity , Galerida cristata , Isparta , Ornithofauna , The Crested Lark

Etik Beyan

The authors declare that they have adhered to research and publication ethics throughout this process.

Isparta Kent Merkezindeki Tepeli Toygar (Galerida cristata)'ın Biyolojik Özellikleri

https://izlik.org/JA24EA78TB

Öz

Bu çalışmada, Tepeli Toygar (Galerida cristata), 2023 yılında Isparta'da standart ornitolojik arazi teknikleri kullanılarak gözlemlenmiştir. Türün davranışsal ve ekolojik özelliklerini değerlendirmek için farklı çevresel özelliklere sahip dört gözlem istasyonu kurulmuştur. Isparta'nın merkezinde yürütülen çalışma, türün tür içi ve türler arası uyumlu ilişkiler sergilediğini, örifaj beslenme alışkanlıkları sergilediğini ve insan eliyle değiştirilmiş ortamlara uyum sağlayabilmesi nedeniyle tarımsal ekosistemlerde faydalı bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymuştur. Ayrıca, Tepeli Toygar lokal besin zincirlerinde kritik bir bileşen olarak hizmet vermektedir. Bu bulgular, türün bölgedeki ekolojik ve ornitofaunistik önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bununla birlikte bu çalışmada, türün devamlılığı için temel tehditler; tarım uygulamalarında yaygın olarak kullanılan tarım kimyasallarının yanı sıra habitat parçalanması, bozulması ve kaybı gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca, bu araştırma, türün korunması ve gelecek nesiller için hayatta kalmasının sağlanmasına yönelik koruma stratejileri hakkında bilgi vermek, Tepeli Toygarın biyolojik gereksinimlerini anlamanın önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Biyoçeşitlilik , Galerida cristata , Isparta , Ornitofauna , Tepeli toygar

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