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Ecological Role and Ecosystem Services of Birds: A Review

Mathialagan Mariyappan, Meena Rajendran, Sarathkumar Velu, Alfred Daniel Johnson, G. K. Dinesh, Kumaravel Solaimuthu, Maheshwaran Kaliyappan, Mangayarkarsi Sankar

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 76–87 · Published 11 Apr 2023

10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i61800

Abstract

Birds play many roles, including predators, pollinators, scavengers, seed dispersers, pests, predators, nutrient cycling, ecosystem engineers, and many other services. However, the global decline in bird populations means that the ecosystem services provided by these birds are also declining [1]. The services birds provide are ecologically and economically important, but are not adequately appreciated due to insufficient information. Therefore, this review article aims to elucidate the role of birds in the agro-ecosystem and their benefits to humans in order to promote their conservation. Healthy bird populations and their habitats would help protect various ecological services that would ultimately improve human well-being.

Agricultural ornithology ecosystem services conservation insectivores pest control by birds

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