Ring ouzel (Turdus torquatus) – a pilot study on climate and habitat change in the Western Carpathians
Abstract
Habitats in Central European mountains change rapidly owing to warming and habitat changes (often as a result of pasture abandonment). The ring ouzel (Turdus torquatus) is very sensitive to these changes and decline in their abundance was confrmed in western European mountains. However, at this time, there is little data from the Slovak republic. Thus, the study of factors, which limit occurrence and reproduction of this iconic mountain bird species, is necessary. This study provides pilot data for the long-term monitoring of abundance and describes recent hab- itat, pedological and meteorological characteristics in the study areas of Brankov and Smrekovica in the Western Carpathians of Slovakia, which can contribute to a knowledge base for studies in the future.
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