Abstract
The potential consequences of decreased precipitation in Ventura County on bird communities were assessed. Bird species were periodically spotted and recorded with their global positioning (latitude and longitude points). The amount of precipitation was also recorded on a weekly basis. It was found that a decrease in precipitation over an extended period of time has resulted in an upward elevation shift in bird’s natural habitat. The results show that bird species may be of conservation concern in the future, and that management strategies should be prioritized. In some bird species, a mismatch of habitat and bird might occur in the future, which presents a conservation problem for biodiversity in Ventura County.
