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February 22, 2026Journal of OrnithologyOpen Access

Farmland birds in boreal forest clear-cuts: species traits, source areas and conservation value

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Comparative analysis reveals mixed conservation value of clear-cuts for farmland birds, linking species traits and habitat use.

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  • This research aims to evaluate the traits of farmland birds inhabiting clear-cuts and their conservation implications.
  • Conducted assessments at 448 sites in southeastern Norway
  • Identified common farmland bird species in boreal forest clear-cuts
  • Evaluated ecological traits affecting species presence
  • Analyzed relationships between source populations and clear-cut colonization
  • Three common species identified: Lanius collurio, Saxicola rubetra, and Emberiza citrinella.
  • Most species present were small-sized with specific traits like migration and ground nesting.
  • Weak correlation between species commonness in farmland and clear-cuts was observed.
  • Clear-cuts did not show greater population declines compared to other habitats.

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Svein Dale (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9d7a482488d673cd3613https://doi.org/10.1007/s10336-026-02377-6
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