Species distribution models (SDMs) are frequently used to understand the influence of site
properties on species occurrence. For robust model inference, SDMs need to account for the …

Abstract The Corncrake Crex crex breeds mainly in managed grasslands in Europe. Agri-
environment schemes (AES) were introduced in many European countries to protect broods …

Land use intensification caused severe population declines in many grassland bird species.
For the Corncrake, a multi-brooded, ground-breeding rail that inhabits mostly agricultural …

In order to protect chicks of late broods and moulting adults it is necessary to promote agri-
environment schemes that include corncrake-friendly harvesting techniques (harvesting …

Agricultural intensification and mechanization are major threats to farmland birds in Europe.
The Corncrake Crex crex was a common and widespread species in rural landscapes in …

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has had a major impact on agricultural land use
changes in Europe. While grassland abandonment in mountain areas is well-documented …

Many bird species have experienced short-or long-term population declines. However, the
mechanisms and reasons underlying such negative changes are often not fully understood …

After losing their nests or broods due to mowing of grassland, ground-breeding birds may re-
nest or disperse from the previous home-range. Breeding corncrakes are frequently affected …

Monitoring rare species often fails to account for imperfect detection. Corncrake occurrence
is only indicated by calling males, which are highly mobile within the breeding season …

4 2005 to 2011, more extensive monitoring was carried out in three-year intervals in Special
Protection Areas and other important sites for this species. In 2020, monitoring of Corncrake …