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Aves, 49/1 | 2012 | 23-28
Spring census of common water birds populations in the Region of Brussels
Anne Weiserbs
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Article summary
The purpose of the spring-time census of water birds of the Brussels Region is to follow the evolution of the most widespread species and to make use of water birds as bio-indicators of these areas which are of key importance for urban biodiversity. The trends analysed over the period 2000-2011 indicate that 3 species are increasing, 3 species are stable and 3 other are decreasing.
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Département Étude Aves-Natagora
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