Winter habitat conditions impact migratory birds' survival during spring migration and breeding, as linked in a Smithsonian's National Zoo study.
A study from the Smithsonian's National Zoo reveals that winter habitat conditions significantly affect migratory birds' survival during spring migration and breeding. Published in Current Biology, it links reduced rainfall and vegetative productivity in Caribbean non-breeding areas to lower survival rates for species like the Kirtland's warbler. As climate change threatens these habitats, understanding these factors is vital for conservation efforts amid declining bird populations.
October 04, 2024
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