Metodija Velevski
A5008115557- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts
2010-2023
Many populations of long‐distance migrants are declining and there is increasing evidence that declines may be caused by factors operating outside the breeding season. Among four vulture species in western Palaearctic, showing steepest population decline, Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus , a migrant wintering Africa. However, flyways areas only known for some populations, without knowledge where mortality occurs, effective conservation management not possible. We tracked 19 juvenile...
Abstract Climate change has been associated with both latitudinal and elevational shifts in species’ ranges. The extent, however, to which climate driven recent range alongside other putative drivers remains uncertain. Here, we use the changing distributions of 378 European breeding bird species over 30 years explore dynamics, considering effects climate, land cover, environmental variables, traits on probability local colonisation extinction. On average, shifted their ranges by 2.4 km/year....
Abstract Wetland bird species have been declining in population size worldwide as climate warming and land-use change affect their suitable habitats. We used distribution models (SDMs) to predict changes range dynamics for 64 non-passerine wetland birds breeding Europe, including size, position of centroid, margins. fitted the SDMs with data collected first European Breeding Bird Atlas distributional over a century (the 1970s–2070s). The predicted annual were then compared observed centroid...
Species’ range shifts and local extinctions caused by climate change lead to community composition changes. At large spatial scales, ecological barriers, such as biome boundaries, coastlines, elevation, can influence a community's ability shift in response change. Yet, barriers are rarely considered studies, potentially hindering predictions of biodiversity shifts. We used data from two consecutive European breeding bird atlases calculate the geographic distance direction between communities...
Summary The Egyptian Vulture has been classified as ‘Endangered’ due to a rapid population decline in India and long term declines Europe Africa. Although the species reported be declining Eastern Europe, no quantitative assessment of magnitude or causes for are available. We used monitoring data from Balkan Peninsula estimate changes size extent occurrence Vultures between 1980 2013. quantified trends three countries (Bulgaria, Greece former Yugoslav Republic [FYR] Macedonia) assess whether...
Abstract One approach to stabilise small and declining populations is breed individuals in captivity release them into the wild reinforce existing while working reduce threats. Population reinforcement programmes require long‐term commitments be successful can divert limited resources from other conservation measures. A rigorous evaluation whether a population therefore essential justify investments. Many migratory species incur high mortality during their first migration, releasing...
Abstract Many threatened species require ongoing management, which is often funded through short project cycles. Evaluating whether the management effective in protecting a important to inform future investments. For migratory species, may affect only part of species' annual cycle, and reversing population decline challenging achieve demonstrate. Here, we evaluate conservation projects by European LIFE programme safeguard vulture achieved their major objective stabilizing target breeding...
Important Bird Areas in Macedonia: Sites of Global and European Importance Identification the (IBAs) is an initiative implemented by BirdLife International at global level, aiming to conserve a network sites that are particularly important for conservation birds. With changed status some species increased information on distribution population sizes birds Macedonia general, revision IBA was needed update previous inventories this country, published 1989 2000. As bird fauna Republic ranks...
An attempt is made to identify Key Biodiversity Areas in the Republic of Macedonia through identification internationally recognized important areas for biodiversity: Important Plant (IPAs) and Bird (IBAs). Forty two IPAs covering 6,495km2 24 IBAs 6,907km2 have been identified Macedonia. Thirty seven (6,152km2 or 24% country’s territory) 15 (4,821km2 18.75% national territory), meet KBA criteria, between them yielding 42 KBAs. The remaining five nine do not criteria although international...
The aim of the presented work is elaboration consistent and geographically defined territorial division Republic Macedonia that will serve to define floral, faunal fungal distribution ranges. main reason behind this need harmonize biodiversity data which are inconsistent due various understandings mountains' valleys' territories their borders in historic current researchers. regional sense means precise definition mountains, valleys, plateaus, river gorges traditionally accepted regions (by...
Abstract Millions of large soaring birds migrate from the Palaearctic to Africa every year, and follow distinct flyways around Mediterranean Sea. While there is conservation concern for many long-distance migratory bird populations, magnitude geographic range threats affecting along are poorly known, which complicates efficient mitigation. We used an endangered migrant, Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus , as example species assess important in 13 countries eastern flyway. tracked 71...
<title>Abstract</title> Species’ range shifts and local extinctions caused by climate change lead to community composition changes. At large spatial scales, ecological barriers, such as biome boundaries, coastlines, elevation, can influence a community's ability shift in response change. Yet, barriers are rarely considered studies, potentially hindering predictions of biodiversity shifts. We used data from two consecutive European breeding bird atlases calculate the geographic distance...
The national White Stork census was conducted as part of the International Census in an attempt to close gap 57 years since last and establish a new basis for further conservation action. Total 837 breeding pairs (HPa) were recorded during 2015/2016. Most (534) bred 45 colonies with 5 more pairs. Five than 20 found, along 17 11-20 19 5-10 total surface-based population density 3.26 pairs/100 km2. average biological 27.59 HPa/100 km2, but it varies widely at regional level, Tikveš region...
Exposure to pesticides is among the most far-reaching threats raptors, but comprehensive analyses of timing, spatial trends, species affected, and involved lacking. Such knowledge critical target conservation action.We collated data on raptor poisoning across 22 European countries encompassing 3,196 incidents affecting 4,437 poisoned raptors 37 between 1996 2016. The commonly were obligate or facultative scavengers. Together, buzzards, eagles, vultures, kites accounted for 85% victims....