A Little Bustard in a field of grasses and wildflowers with purple and green background © Paolo-manzi/Shutterstock
📝New blog post: Saving Sardinia’s Steppe Sentinel!
🌱 Grassland and conservation impacts on Little Bustard
Read here: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Research #LittleBustard #Italy #Sardinia #Grasslands #Steppe
Illustration of Whiskered Tern fitted with bio-logger over wetland habitat with nest and eggs below. Crop of graphical abstract from BCI paper First-ever data on space use by breeding Whiskered Terns Chlidonias hybrida using bio-logging. © Jean-Marc Paillisson, Alexandre Corbeau, Rémi Chambon, Françoise Amélineau, Christophe De Franceschi, Océane Bégassat and Laura Beau.
💧Celebrating World Wetlands Day with BCI!
🔀 First-ever tracking of breeding Whiskered Terns reveals how they use wetland in La Brenne, France: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Research #WhiskeredTern #France #WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
Arctic Jaeger or Arctic Skua sitting on ice against soft blue background. Updated population estimate published in new BCI paper. © Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock
🧮 How many Arctic Jaegers are there around the world?
📝 An updated global estimate of breeding population size for this migratory seabird: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Research #Arctic #Skua #Jaeger #migration #population
Two Pied Avocets standing in shallow water against green background with muddy bank in foreground. © Wang LiQiang/Shutterstock
🫗Artificial freshwater mudflats temporarily provide substantial feeding habitat for waders
🔢 Counting staging Pied Avocets and monitoring habitat development at Marker Wadden in the Netherlands: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Research #PiedAvocet #Netherlands #shorebirds
BCI BirdLife Discoveries icon - Arctic Tern flying against plain blue background with 'BirdLife Discoveries' text
👀 Have you seen BCI's themed collections?
📚 Important conservation topics, author blogs and papers featured in BirdLife Magazine's Discoveries section: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #collection #Discoveries #papers
Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) male demonstrating display flight against plain green background © CORDEANT PHOTOGRAPHY/Shutterstock
Graphical abstract of new paper ‘The importance of extensively managed grasslands and protected areas for a flagship steppe bird, the Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax, on a Mediterranean island’ published in Bird Conservation International © Andrea Santangeli et al
🌱How important are managed grasslands and protected areas for Little Bustard on a Mediterranean island?
🏝️Sardinia hosts Italy's only population and the only island population: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #LittleBustard #bustard #Italy #Sardinia
Three birds - Gyps tenuirostris (Slender-billed), G bengalensis (White-rumped) & G fulvus (Eurasian Griffon) - at Koshi Tappu, Nepal, April 1999. © Andy & Gill Swash (WorldWildlifeImages.com)
Graphical Abstract for The continued threat of toxic NSAIDs to Critically Endangered Gyps vultures in South Asia © Mallord et al, Bird Conservation International
☠️The continued threat of toxic NSAIDs to South Asia's Critically Endangered Gyps vultures.
🤝Among the researchers are our Partners @rspb.bsky.social, BNHS in India and BCN in Nepal: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#vultures #CriticallyEndangered #Asia
Critically Endangered Hooded Grebe swimming on blue water surrounded by waterplants, on the high altitude plateau of Buenos Aires, Patagonia National Park entrance La Ascension, in the province of Santa Cruz in Argentina. © Rob Jansen/Shutterstock
ICYMI: Conservation implications of genetic structure in the Critically Endangered Hooded Grebe 🧬
🔧 Helpful in understanding population connectivity and management: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#HoodedGrebe #CriticallyEndangered #Argentina #endemic
Cock-tailed Tyrant perched on branch against plain green background. Vulnerable South American bird species studied in BCI © Nick Athanas/Tropical Birding Tours
Graphical abstract for Assessment of habitat suitability for the globally threatened Cock-tailed Tyrant Alectrurus tricolor (Passeriformes: Tyrannidae) - research paper published in Bird Conservation International.
🏠Assessing habitat suitability for the globally threatened Cock-tailed Tyrant!
🌱A Vulnerable South American grassland specialist facing substantial habitat loss: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#cock-tailed #tyrant #grassland #habitat
Swinhoe's Storm-petrel, small brown seabird flying across open sea. Seasonal migratory movements investigated in BCI study © feathercollector/Shutterstock
🌊Investigating where Swinhoe's Storm-petrels go across the north-western Pacific and Indian Oceans
🛰️Insights from geolocators recovered from four birds: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Swinhoe's #stormpetrel #seabird #tracking #migration
Critically Endangered Hooded Vulture walking on ground in Africa © Mogens Trolle/Shutterstock
🪹What causes Critically Endangered Hooded Vulture's infant mortality?
📷 Using camera trapping to investigate nest-site characteristics and causes of nest failure: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Hooded #Vulture #Ghana #Critically #Endangered
Latham's Snipe on algae-covered ground at Fox Lake, Robe, Australia. The species' non-breeding range in the country investigated in new BCI research. © Martin Pecheur/Shutterstock
🌏Where do Latham's Snipes go on their non-breeding grounds in Australia?
🛰️Tracking their movements using GPS telemetry devices:
doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research
#Latham's #Snipe #Australia #GPS #tracking
Graphical abstract of BCI paper Egg abandonment leads to biased estimates of hatching failure in birds
🥚Does egg abandonment lead to biased estimates of hatching failure in birds?
Synopsis in the ✨new graphical abstract✨ below!
🐣Read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #egg #abandonment #hatching #failure #graphic
Male Red-backed Shrike sitting on branch against green background. Local extinction studied in Bird Conservation International paper. © Golore1955/Shutterstock
🗺️ Near-local extinction of Red-backed Shrike?
📉 30 years of meadow loss and shrub succession driving the decline of this iconic farmland species: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #Redbacked #Shrike #Europe #Slovenia
Sandhill Crane, head against a plain black background. Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark
🎉Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with BCI!
🪶Our collection brings together a wealth of research on migratory birds and their conservation around the world.
🛋️ Read here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#WMBD2025 #BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #migration
A pair of Puerto Rican Amazon parrots at the top of trees against clear blue sky. Critically Endangered species researched in Bird Conservation International. © Julio Salgado/Shutterstock
👪How does biparental care and reproductive success differ in reintroduced and captive populations of Puerto Rican Amazon?
📽️Using video recordings to study this Critically Endangered parrot: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #PuertoRico #Parrot #Amazon
Common Pochard swimming across still water. Vulnerable species analysed in terms of declining population in Republic of Korea by study published in Bird Conservation International © John Caddick https://johncaddick.co.uk
Tundra Swan swimming on still water with grassy background. Least Concern species analysed in terms of declining population in Republic of Korea by study published in Bird Conservation International. © Lars Petersson - My World of Bird Photography
White-naped Crane walkinga cross grassy field. Vulnerable species analysed in terms of increasing population in Republic of Korea by study published in Bird Conservation International. © Christoph Moning
Oriental Stork walking through water with reeds in background. Endangered species analysed in terms of increasing population in Republic of Korea by study published in Bird Conservation International. © Christoph Moning
📆Long-term changes in population trends of wintering waterbirds in the Republic of Korea.
Analysing the Winter Waterbird Census of Korea reveals varied trajectories... including for the four species shown...📉📈
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #RepublicofKorea #waterbird
Hooded Vulture head and neck against a dark background; Critically Endangered species found across Africa. © Barend van Germeden
🎉 Celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day with Bird Conservation International! 🎉
🍖 The world's most efficient scavengers are disappearing from their vital role.
🔎Discover our curated collection of studies here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#vultureday #vultureawarnessday #vultures
Cherry-throated Tanager perched on a lichen-covered branch; Critically Endangered bird species endemic to south-eastern Brazil. New research into breeding biology now published in Bird Conservation International journal © Jens Bokelaar (CC BA-SY)
🔬Study of the Critically Endangered Cherry-throated Tanager's breeding biology.
🌳Endemic to south-eastern Brazil and extremely rare for reasons that are not yet fully understood: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #Tanager #Brazil #CriticallyEndangered
🌍Discover the State of the World’s Birds!🦜
Our 2025 annual update is now live! It summarises key insights in conservation science, spotlighting emerging trends and inspiring progress.
Explore the full update here 👉
datazone.birdlife.org/articles/sta...
#BirdConservation
Ski slope, a type of location investigated in Bird Conservation International research for mountain birds in relation to spring snowmelt and foraging opportunities © Dmitry Rukhlenko/Shutterstock
Carrion Crow - the most commonly recorded bird species in spring snowmelt and mountain birds: foraging opportunities along ski-pistes research in Bird Conservation International © John Navajo/Shutterstock
Water Pipit - regularly recorded species in research of spring snowmelt and mountain birds: foraging opportunities along ski-pistes research published in Bird Conservation International © Rock Ptarmigan/Shutterstock
❄️Investigating spring snowmelt and ski slopes ⛷️
An influence on mountain bird feeding ecology that's threatened by human activity: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #Skislopes #snow #spring #snowmelt #CarrionCrow #WaterPipit #mountain #ecology
Plain Pigeon, found across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti Jamaica and Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico subspecies (Patagioenas inornata wetmorei) status is assessed after Hurricanes Irma and María in new research published in Bird Conservation International © Julio Salgado/Shutterstock
🌀How have Hurricanes Irma and María affected Puerto Rico Plain Pigeon?
🪶Subspecies of the Near Threatened Plain Pigeon.
🕊️Read the population assessment in BCI now: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #PlainPigeon #PuertoRico #Caribbean #NearThreatened
Gough Island Moorhen, introduced to Tristan da Cunha in 1956 and now the subject of a population review published in Bird Conservation International © Steffen Oppel (rspb-images.com)
🔍How has Gough Island Moorhen spread on Tristan da Cunha?🔎
📑Introduced from neighbouring Gough Island in 1956, a population survey was undertaken last year: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #Rallidae #TristandaCunha #GoughIsland #SouthAtlantic
A pair of Sumba Hornbills in Indonesia - new systematic review in BCI reveals future research priorities for this species and other Bucerotidae species in the country. © Riza Marlon/Shutterstock
📚A systematic review of the future study priorities of hornbills in Indonesia
🔜 Further studies needed for Sumba, Sulawesi, and Papuan Hornbills: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #hornbills #Indonesia #SumbaHornbill #SulawesiHornbill #PapuanHornbill
Offshore windfarm, as assessed in terms of impact on birds including Velvet Scoter, Long-tailed Duck and Black Guillemot in the Baltic Sea in newly published Bird Conservation International research © Bjoern Wylezich/Shutterstock
Velvet Scoter, sea duck assessed in terms of the impact of offshore windfarms on these birds in Bird Conservation International research © Bouke Atema/Shutterstock
Long-tailed Duck, sea duck assessed in terms of the impact of offshore windfarms on these birds in Bird Conservation International © Jim Nelson/Shutterstock
🔎New case study: the conflict between offshore windfarms and wintering waterbirds such as Velvet Scoter and Long-tailed Duck in the southern Baltic Sea.🔎
📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #windfarm #cleanenergy #longtailedduck #velvetscoter
A diversity of colourful hues! 🌈🦜
In birding, a mixed flock can be the most exciting discovery.🙌
Join us as we celebrate #PrideMonth2025, reflecting on its significance and our commitment to fostering inclusivity within our BirdLife flock.🌎
Read our article here 👉 www.birdlife.org/mixed-flock-...
🚨 New Blog Post!
Akritas Cape: a recently discovered raptor migration hotspot in the Balkans, by @ugomellone.bsky.social. 🦅
Read here: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social #BirdConservation #Ornithology
#Research #raptor #hotspot #Balkans #globalflyways #migration
Hooded Vulture, Critically Endangered bird species. Research into the conservation implications of the illegal trade in this for belief-based use in Benin, West Africa, now published in BCI. © Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock
🦅Hooded Vulture - Critically Endangered, but traded openly in Benin despite protection from national law.
🙏 Conservation implications of this illegal trade for belief-based use: doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Conservation #Research #Vulture #HoodedVulture #Benin #Africa
🦩Influence of the El Niño Southern Oscillation and wetland condition on the abundance and spatial distribution of two flamingo species in lowland wetlands of central Argentina:
doi.org/10.1017/S095...
#BirdConservation #Ornithology #Research #Andean #Chilean #flamingo #ElNino #Argentina
