The Functional Traits of Breeding Bird Communities at Traditional Folk Villages in Korea

Traditional Folk Villages (TFVs) in Korea support a diverse range of breeding bird species with unique functional traits, particularly in nesting types. A study analyzing five TFVs identified nine key species—such as the Eurasian tree sparrow and Oriental turtle dove—that thrive in these habitats due to their heterogeneous landscape, shaped by sustainable human-nature interactions. Unlike rural, urban, or forest environments, TFVs exhibit higher diversity in bird nest types, suggesting that their conservation holds significant potential for biodiversity preservation. The research employed line transect surveys to document 60 breeding species and analyzed dietary and nesting traits, providing critical insights for the protection of these culturally and ecologically valuable sites.

Park, C. R., Suk, S., & Choi, S. (2020). The Functional Traits of Breeding Bird Communities at Traditional Folk Villages in Korea. Sustainability, 12(22), 9344. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12229344