Distribution patterns of aquatic birds in a high-Andean wetland in southeastern Peru: An approach based on environmental factors

Carlos Lazo, Renny Daniel Diaz, Alexis Díaz, Victor Bustinza, Wilfredo Chavez, Aracely Dayana Machaca, Yoana Yarasca, Edwin Calderon and Maria Masias

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 3, 1-18

Abstract: High-Andean wetlands play a crucial role in avian biodiversity conservation, serving as ecological oases in arid mountain regions. These ecosystems face increasing anthropogenic pressures, yet research remains limited, hindering conservation efforts. We investigated aquatic bird distribution patterns in Lake Piuray (southeastern Peruvian Andes) and their relationship with environmental variables like water depth and chlorophyll-a content. From December 2022 to November 2023, we conducted monthly surveys at 13 points across four lake zones representing natural and altered habitats. Using interpolation and additive models, we analyzed relationships between aquatic bird abundance and environmental factors, comparing seasonal and zonal differences. We recorded 44 aquatic bird species (19,768 individuals). Areas with depths

Date: 2026
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