As human activities intensify and global climate change accelerates, floodplain lakes are
experiencing hydrological transformations that profoundly impact their ecology. Based on an …

Hydrological condition is one of the most important factors affecting the abundance and
distribution of waterbirds in large freshwater floodplains, as it influences their habitat and …

Floodplain wetlands are among the most dynamic ecosystems on Earth, featuring high
biodiversity and productivity. They are also sensitive to anthropogenic disturbances and are …

Quantifying the relationship between hydrological regime and habitat availability is the first
step to predict potential impacts of water engineering projects on waterbirds, particularly in …

Dongting Lake is the second largest freshwater lake in China and is one of the globally
important wintering sites for migratory waterbirds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway …

Wetland restoration is an effective way to recover degraded wetlands worldwide. The
Dongting Lake wetland, an important wintering habitat for waterbirds, has suffered …

Habitat suitability and selection are key concepts in wildlife management, especially in
protection of critical habitat and conservation of sensitive and endangered populations. In …

Abstract West Dongting Lake is a protected wetland with the potential for high levels of
mercury release via wastewater and deposition from industry and agriculture during the last …

Better understanding of the dynamics of hydrological connectivity between river and
floodplain is essential for the ecological integrity of river systems. In this study, we proposed …

Most migratory birds depend on stopover sites, which are essential for refueling during
migration and affect their population dynamics. In the East Asian–Australasian Flyway …