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Field margins as ecological corridors: Uncovering connectivity in agricultural landscapes using high‐resolution tracking data and translocation experiments

Abstract Ecological corridors are key for reducing habitat fragmentation, yet their designation often relies on structural connectivity analysis based on expert opinion, land uses and species occurrence rather than actual movement analysis, limiting our understanding of their effectiveness. This study aims to explore and experimentally test how different habitats facilitate or impede species movement in an intensive agricultural landscape designated as ecological corridors. Using a cutting‐edge tracking system (ATLAS), we monitored the movement of 68 white‐spectacled bulbuls ( Pycnonotus xanthopygos ) at high resolution (4 or 8‐s intervals) and explored fine‐scale habitat selection through integrated step selection analysis, focusing on movement segments while excluding static periods. To validate our observational findings, we conducted a translocation experiment with 64 bulbuls across …

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