1. Bird community structure and functional diversity pattern along an elevational gradient in south slope of Mt. Qomolangma, China (NSFC, No. 31400361) Elevational species richness patterns have become one of the most hotspots in the field of biodiversity research in recent years. However, because of the limitation of researching approach and the lack of an ideal test system, the elevational patterns and the corresponding explanations for such patterns are also diverse and controversial. Mt. Qomolangma owned the largest elevation range, and is regarded as an ideal test system for elevational gradient research.
2. Bird community structure and functional diversity pattern in Zhuhai city and Macao (GDNSF, 2015A030313870)