Ecological value of riparian zones to birds in forest landscapes

"Riparian zones in eucalypt forests provide high quality habitats that contribute to the diversity of habitats and resources available to birds, with positive benefits for the landscape avifauna. Riparian assemblages are characterised by greater species richness and abundance, distinct species compositions and more temporal reliability when compared to non-riparian assemblages", Thesis (Ph.D.)-- Deakin University, 2007.