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The study aims to explore how insect communities affect bird activity patterns to inform bird-strike prevention strategies at an airport.

April 19, 2026DiversityOpen Access

Insect Communities as a Possible Driver of Bird Activity in the Grasslands of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport: Implications for Bird-Strike Prevention

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Investigates insect influence on bird activity in grasslands, suggesting management strategies to reduce bird-strike risks.

The study aims to explore how insect communities affect bird activity patterns to inform bird-strike prevention strategies at an airport.
Conducted monthly surveys from January to December 2024
Analyzed insect community composition and diversity
Assessed bird-strike risks and correlations between insect and bird communities
Surveyed vegetation in the flight and clear zones
Total of 7744 birds recorded, belonging to 107 species from 43 families and 15 orders
Passeriformes was the most species-rich order, with peaks in bird richness and abundance in spring and autumn
Identified 18 bird species as highly hazardous with risk indices above 15
Cynodon dactylon was the dominant plant species in the flight zone

An et al. (2026) studied this question.

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