# Wetland habitats supporting waterbird diversity: Conservation perspective on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationship

*PRI Rank #5 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Avian ecology and behavior Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #5 |
| 18m citations | 34 |
| Journal | Journal of Environmental Management |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120663 |
| Corresponding authors | Yixin Zhang |
| Institution | Soochow University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Avian ecology and behavior Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/avian-ecology-and-behavior/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120663](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120663)

## Topics

wetland habitats · Waterbird species richness · biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationship · conservation · Habitat quality · species richness · ecosystem services · habitat management · avian communities · wetland conservation

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