Flooded rice fields can provide habitats for wetland species and ecosystem services similar
to those of natural wetlands. During the last three decades, however, farming practices and …

From the red grouse to the Ethiopian bush-crow, bird populations around the world can
provide us with vital insights into the effects of climate change on species and ecosystems …

Citizen science has a long history in the ecological sciences and has made substantial
contributions to science, education, and society. Developments in information technology …

Migratory animals are threatened by human-induced global change. However, little is known
about how stopover habitat, essential for refuelling during migration, affects the population …

Understanding global patterns of biodiversity change is crucial for conservation research,
policies and practices. However, for most ecosystems, the lack of systematically collected …

The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020 is the most comprehensive review of the status of
Australia's avifauna ever attempted. The latest in a series of action plans for Australian birds …

There is increasing concern about the world's animal migrations. With many land‐use and
climatological changes occurring simultaneously, pinning down the causes of large‐scale …

The pace and scale of environmental change represent major challenges to many
organisms. Animals that move long distances, such as migratory birds, are especially …

Migratory birds generally use one or more stopover sites for rest and/or refuelling during
long-distance migration where a large abundance of diverse species can concentrate into …

Executive Summary The IUCN Species Survival Commission and IUCN Asia Regional
Office commissioned this independent report to assess the state and condition of intertidal …