Jia Chen , Yanlin Wang

Tropical Animal Resources Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572000, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Zoology, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 2   
Received: 01 Feb., 2024    Accepted: 12 Mar., 2024    Published: 01 Apr., 2024

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As the natural environment continues to change, particularly with the intensification of human activities, habitat fragmentation has become one of the critical challenges in global biodiversity conservation. This study explores the profound impacts of habitat fragmentation on bird behavior and extinction mechanisms. By outlining bird behavior and ecological theories, it provides a detailed analysis of the two main causes of habitat fragmentation and examines the widespread patterns of habitat fragmentation worldwide. The analysis indicates that habitat fragmentation significantly alters bird migration patterns, mating behaviors, and feeding habits, directly threatening bird survival and reproduction. Additionally, fragmentation leads to unstable population dynamics, reduced genetic diversity, and more complex species interactions, increasing the risk of bird extinctions. To address this issue, this study proposes conservation strategies, including restoring and enhancing habitat connectivity, improving legal and policy frameworks, and strengthening community involvement and education. These strategies provide a foundation for mitigating the effects of habitat fragmentation, protecting bird species and their habitats, and maintaining ecosystem balance and stability.

Habitat fragmentation; Bird behavior; Extinction mechanisms; Conservation strategies; Biodiversity