| Abstract: | We report results from shorebird surveys in the North American Arctic, defined here as Bird Conservation Regions 2 and 3 of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (http://www.nabci.net/International/English/bcrmap.html). The surveys estimate population size and trend, and provide information on habitat relationships, at the regional and Arctic-wide scale (Table 1, Fig 1). Of the 53 species of shorebirds that breed in the United States and Canada, 26 (47%) breed in the arctic in sufficient numbers that arctic surveys are an important part of monitoring programs for them (Brown et al. 2001, Donaldson et al. 2000; Table 1). Arctic-breeding shorebirds are a diverse group that exhibits a wide range of migration, reproductive, and wintering strategies (Table 1.1). Some species migrate a short distance to the northern United States and southern Canada (e.g. Purple Sandpiper; for scientific names, see Appendix D), while others undertake epic migrations to West Africa (e.g. Red Phalarope) or southern South America (e.g. Hudsonian Godwit, Red Knot). Some migrate in huge flocks, while others trickle south singly or in small groups. There are monogamous, polygamous, and polyandrous breeders, and most habitats in the Arctic provide nesting opportunities for shorebird species. Despite their different life history characteristics, all Arctic shorebird species share two traits: 1) they are all are migrants (none inhabit the Arctic year-round) and 2) because of their migratory behavior, all are exposed to anthropogenic hazards at some point(s) in their life cycle. |
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| Citation Author: | Bart, Jonathan ; Johnston, Victoria |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Arctic shorebirds in North America: a decade of monitoring (Studies in Avian Biology) |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Goals and objectives; 2012; Article; Book; Arctic shorebirds in North America: a decade of monitoring (Studies in Avian Biology); Bart, Jonathan ; Johnston, Victoria |
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| Citation Volume: | 44 |
| Citation Year: | 2012 |
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| Text: | Goals and objectives; 2012; Article; Book; Arctic shorebirds in North America: a decade of monitoring (Studies in Avian Biology); Bart, Jonathan ; Johnston, Victoria |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 2013 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press |
