Abstract:
Ecosystem engineers are organisms that alter the distribution of resources in the environment by creating, modifying, maintaining and/or destroying the habitat. They can affect the structure and function of the whole ecosystem furthermore. Burrowing engineers are an important group in ecosystem engineers as they play a critical role in soil translocation and habitat creation in... More
Abstract:
Identifying suitable habitats of species is essential knowledge to conserve them successfully. Human activities cause the reduction of population size and habitat suitability of many species. Red-backed Shrike is widespread in western Palearctic. However, the population of this specie has declined in its geographical range due to the loss of suitable habitats. Therefore, it is... More