Habitats around the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) provide critical resources for Nearctic–Neotropical
migratory landbirds, the majority of which travel across or around the GOM every spring and …

In 2007, the first miniature light-level geolocators were deployed on small landbirds,
revolutionizing the study of migration. In this paper, we review studies that have used …

Of the approximately 716 bird species that breed in North America, 386 (54%) are
considered Nearctic–Neotropical migrants by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In the past …

Migratory species can experience limiting factors at different locations and during different
periods of their annual cycle. In migratory birds, these factors may even occur in different …

Contemporary tracking studies reveal that low migratory connectivity between breeding and
non-breeding ranges is common in migrant landbirds. It is unclear, however, how internal …

Animal migration demands an interconnected suite of adaptations for individuals to navigate
over long distances. This trait complex is crucial for small birds whose migratory behaviors …

Summary In their 2015 Current Biology paper, Streby et al.[1] reported that Golden-winged
Warblers (Vermivora chrysoptera), which had just migrated to their breeding location in …

Bird migration has long been a subject of fascination for humankind and is a behavior that is
both intricate and multifaceted. In recent years, advances in technology, particularly in the …

Determining the dynamics of where and when individuals occur is necessary to understand
population declines and identify critical areas for populations of conservation concern …

Understanding the catchment areas of key stopover sites for migratory birds is important for
their management and conservation. The Saskatchewan River Delta (SRD) in central …