Sentences with phrase «migratory bird species»

«These provisions do not apply to migratory bird species that are protected under the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act.»

For example, wind turbines take a significant toll on migratory bird species that needs to be taken into account to the extent possible.

However, the targeted coastal plain hosts migratory bird species and endangered wildlife and is considered to be sacred to the indigenous Gwich «in people, who sustain themselves from the caribou that migrate there.

These researchers, led by Cecilia Kullberg of Stockholm University, have compared a historical dataset (1873 — 1917) of spring arrival to southern and central Sweden of 14 migratory bird species to present - day observations (1984 - 2013).

Comparing 100 European migratory bird species — some migrate sooner, some do not, and probably the ones that winter in Africa are most vulnerable to climate change But then of course we have to exclude the possibility that it's just a flycatcher phenomenon — there's always one that oversleeps, right?

«Our study clearly showed that European migratory bird species with declining breeding populations in Europe in the last decades (1990 — 2000) responded the least to recent climate change as reflected by the temporal trend in spring migration phenology, or even delayed their timing of spring migration, whereas species with stable or increasing populations advanced migration.»

Finally, there's one last critical point that Robert Bryce conveniently ignores: Climate change threatens hundreds of migratory bird species, which are already stressed by habitat loss, invasive species and other environmental threats.

During winters the Ramganga Reservoir attracts many migratory bird species, especially water birds from Europe and Central Asia.

As well there are numerous breeding and migratory bird species.

Belize is home to hundreds of domestic and migratory bird species, including toucans, red - footed boobies, and macaws.

Morro Bay is a major stop on the Pacific Flyway and the winter home of more than 100 migratory bird species.

Migratory bird species such as the Imperial - pigeon as well as the beautiful Ulysses butterfly are to be found on the island.

Migratory bird species such as the Imperial - pigeon as well as the beautiful Ulysses butterfly nest on the island.

With Yuma being home to almost 400 resident and migratory bird species, bird watchers love to visit our region and explore the Colorado River areas at the Yuma Wetlands, and nearby Kofa, Cibola and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges.

As we explore by ship, by Zodiac, and on foot, keep an eye out for gray whales, which can be found in these prime feeding grounds, and more than 100 migratory bird species.

They also found evidence that ancestral migratory bird species colonized the tropics, eventually losing migration and diversifying into the species that today stay in the tropics year - round.

This explanation seemed simplest: most songbirds in the Americas, including those that do not migrate, live in the South American tropics, and almost every migratory bird species has close relatives in the tropics.

The decline of wetlands is nearing a critical threshold below which the losses could inflict severe and lasting harm on ecosystems — driving numerous migratory bird species to the brink of extinction and jeopardizing nearly 20 % of the world's fisheries, warns a new report from Chinese and U.S scientists.

These two changes, he explains, could significantly increase the habitat area for priority migratory bird species that use the refuge.

Next, Bay and her team aim to explore the genetic vulnerability of other migratory bird species.

The Delta represents an important habitat for resident bird species and an excellent resting, moulting and feeding area for many migratory bird species.

Shade - grown coffee plantations provide a sanctuary for many migratory bird species.

Not exact matches

Central America lies on the route of many species of migratory birds.

In other words, the individuals of each species of migratory bird are slowly diminishing in number.

Specifically, we pop in a DVD titled Winged Migration, Jacques Perrin's Oscar - nominated documentary that follows dozens of species of birds on their amazing migratory trek — some covering more than 2,000 miles.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of big trees as habitat for migratory and local bird populations and other wildlife species — a requirement not present in SAN's current 2010 standard.

The provision of structures providing food and shelter, and the lack of pesticide use, attract new or re-colonizing species to the organic area (both permanent and migratory), including wild flora and fauna (e.g. birds) and organisms beneficial to the organic system such as pollinators and pest predators.

Research carried out by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre in Colombia and Mexico showed over 90 percent fewer bird species in sun - grown coffee plantations as opposed to shade - grown coffeBird Centre in Colombia and Mexico showed over 90 percent fewer bird species in sun - grown coffee plantations as opposed to shade - grown coffebird species in sun - grown coffee plantations as opposed to shade - grown coffee59.

Research from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre has demonstrated that the number of bird species found in shade coffee plantations is almost twice that found in sun grown coffee (Smithsonian 19Bird Centre has demonstrated that the number of bird species found in shade coffee plantations is almost twice that found in sun grown coffee (Smithsonian 19bird species found in shade coffee plantations is almost twice that found in sun grown coffee (Smithsonian 1994).

Protected areas are not sufficient for nature conservation, especially for migratory species (e.g. birds) because surrounding habitats are agricultural lands which often create negative externalities.

As shade coffee maintains the tree canopy, these coffee plantations are particularly important for migratory and resident bird species.

Originally hailing from Delaware, Jeff attended graduate school at UMass Amherst, where he investigated the winter habitat of the migratory Golden - winged Warbler as well as the role of alternative coffee farming in the conservation of forest bird species in Costa Rica.

«When people think of migratory species, they often only think of butterflies, birds or large mammals,» said Murchie.

The brains of migratory birds tend to be smaller than those of similar - sized species that do not migrate.

Worse, many bird species are migratory, so one death - by - cat in Venice, California, also means one less bird in the Costa Rican bush.

And if one species of bat can hunt on the wing, it could be happening wherever large bats and migratory birds overlap.

This region features unique, highly diverse arid and semi-arid habitats inhabited by rare and endangered plants and animals, and provides a vital migratory stopping point for many species of birds and animals on their journey across the continent.

Whooping cranes are protected by two federal laws: the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Now, Ruegg and colleagues would like to expand the analysis to other migratory birds, including endangered species, if they can get funding.

First reported in 1937 in Uganda, West Nile virus travels throughout Africa, Eurasia, and the Middle East on various species of migratory birds.

California brown pelicans are a threatened species that is protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Marine mammals, sharks and rays, polar bears, and some birds are among the 31 species that will get greater protection under a deal reached earlier this week by more than 100 countries at a meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a U.Nspecies that will get greater protection under a deal reached earlier this week by more than 100 countries at a meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a U.NSpecies of Wild Animals (CMS), a U.N. body.

The defrosting is likely to have a cascading effect, concentrating migratory birds that feed at the freshwater lakes into smaller areas and making some species more vulnerable to predators like foxes.

Those laws include the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Wilderness Act, which might otherwise slow or delay construction within vulnerable habitats.

Silver Springs State Park provides a natural habitat for numerous species, including 18 endemic and 10 endangered plant species, as well as habitat for resident and migratory birds, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Another result of the study suggests that many tropical species of birds are descendants of migratory ancestors that lost migration and stayed in the tropics year - round.

Tracing back through time and examining common ancestors of migratory and non-migratory species, they were able to conclude that there was more evidence supporting the idea that birds lived year - round in North America and began migrating further and further south, resulting in today's birds migrating thousands of miles every year.

«We find that a North American species is ancestral to migratory birds in the New World,» said Winger, who is the corresponding author on the study.

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Protecting the greater sage grouse benefits a host of other species that depend on the Sagebrush Sea, including pronghorn, elk, mule deer, golden eagle, native trout and nearly 200 migratory and resident bird species.