Effects of Interstate 95 on Breeding Birds in Northern Maine

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The effects of 2-lane and 4-lane highways on forest birds were examined along Interstate 95 (I-95) in northern Maine [USA] during 1975-77. Total numbers of breeding birds in forest areas near the highway were not significantly different from those at greater distances. Four species were less abundant near the highway, after accounting for variations in habitat, and 6 other species were more abundant. Addition of species nesting along the forest-right-of-way (ROW) edge caused a slight increase in species richness and diversity. The ROW and median strip along 4-lane highway supported half as many breeding birds as an equal amount of forest habitat. Densities of breeding birds in the ROW along 2-lane highway were 79% of those in forst habitats.

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