THE ROLE OF HABITAT CONNECTIVITY ON ROAD MORTALITY OF TAWNY OWLS

摘要: Research of habitat fragmentation has revealed a large number constraining effects on species, which represent central issue for wildlife conservation. In this article we address an approach based spatial models tawny owl Strix aluco. The is assessed in relation to species density and hotspots road casualties. data was collected two years surveys, the montado casualties along 40 km network. Data used generate surface identification casualties‟ hotspots. location mortality clusters were model perspective population likelihood mortality. results reveal evidences increased casualty occurrence. allow us vision transportation infrastructure near future consequences development suggestions defragmentation actions.