Vysochyn M. Diurnal birds of prey (Falconiformes) of the Donetsk Ridge: features of the biotopic distribution and population dynamics in the anthropogenic load gradient

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Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0421U100281

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Specialization

  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

09-02-2021

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

The dissertation is devoted to the study of species composition, distribution and dynamics of the number of birds of prey in the Donetsk Ridge. The species composition, the nature of the stay and the number of birds of prey in the Donetsk Ridge are established. The distribution, biotopic distribution, topical connections of day birds of prey within the Donetsk Ridge are revealed. Phenological researches of annual cycles are carried out, adaptations and strategies of feeding of day birds of prey in connection with anthropogenic transformation of the studied territory are determined. As a result of our research and analysis of literature sources, 28 species of birds of prey belonging to 3 families and 12 genera were identified in the Donetsk Ridge. 24 species have been identified by own research.

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