Migratory Bird Initiative

Movebank, Repository for Wildlife Migration Data, Brings the Scientific Community Together
August 11, 2022 — As the body of migration research grows exponentially, providing access to data and connecting scientists allow for more collaboration and public engagement.
Meet Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, the Scorekeepers of North America's Birds
August 09, 2022 — Maintaining reliable bird population data makes bird conservation more effective.
探花精选 Scientists Develop New Method to Improve Mapping of Bird Migrations
June 01, 2022 — Four dozen co-authors from leading bird and wildlife organizations use novel approach to better identify the places migratory birds need along their perilous journeys.
A Virtual Wild Goose Chase Like No Other
April 21, 2022 — A leader of 探花精选's Migratory Bird Initiative details her incredible chance encounter with one unlucky goose's GPS tracker.
BirdLife International Takes A Global Approach to Conservation
April 17, 2022 — This wide-ranging partnership of more than 100 conservation groups protects birds across our borders.
The Bird Genoscape Project Uses Genetic Variation to Inform Conservation
April 14, 2022 — Researchers use feathers and blood samples to better understand how migratory birds are connected across their ranges.
Wandering Spoonbills Tell Us What We Need to Protect the Everglades
February 17, 2022 — Jerry Lorenz of 探花精选 Florida tracked this species to shed light on how the iconic "River of Grass" is changing, for better or worse.
EPA Restores Clean Water Act Protections for Important Wetlands along Mississippi River
November 17, 2021 — By blocking the destructive and ineffective Yazoo Pumps project, the EPA can protect bird habitat while also supporting alternative flood control measures for the region.
How Gray Catbirds and Yellow-breasted Chats Help Bridge Cultural Barriers
October 15, 2021 — In order to learn more about the migration of Yellow-breasted Chats and Gray Catbirds that breed in Canada's Okanagan Valley, Kristen Mancuso forged connections with multiple First Nation communities.
The Connecticut Warbler Connects Threatened Forest Habitat on Two Different Continents
October 07, 2021 — New migration research suggests that supporting Indigenous-led Boreal Forest stewardship in Canada as well as local conservation efforts in Latin America will be key to protecting one of our聽most elusive songbirds.