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Waterbird Ecology and Conservation from Freshwater Marshes to Open Seas
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Waterbird Ecology and Conservation from Freshwater Marshes to Open Seas

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecology and Conservation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 2169

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Dr. Dominik Marchowski

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Ornithological Station, Museum and Institute of Zoology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Ul. Nadwiślańska 108, 80-680 Gdańsk, Poland
Interests: ornithology; seabirds; biodiversity; marine ecology; species diversity; invasive species; wetlands; estuaries; rivers; ecological modeling; wildlife conservation

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue titled "Waterbird Ecology and Conservation from Freshwater Marshes to Open Seas" delves deep into the most recent research and groundbreaking discoveries concerning waterbird ecology and conservation. This edition seamlessly merges comprehensive review articles, offering a thorough synthesis of the prevailing knowledge, with original scientific papers that bring to light innovative research methodologies and findings. Enthusiasts and professionals alike will encounter detailed discussions addressing the holistic protection of aquatic ecosystems, as well as conservation strategies tailored for specific waterbird species. A significant portion of this issue underscores the unique life strategies of these avian species, highlighting behaviors such as nesting in freshwater habitats and the intricacies of wintering in vast marine expanses. Furthermore, readers will be introduced to avant-garde conservation techniques, the identification and mitigation of emerging threats to waterbird populations, and state-of-the-art research tools. Noteworthy among these are spatial modeling, population size estimation techniques, population viability analysis, and matrix models incorporating age structure. Additionally, this Special Issue warmly welcomes contributions that harness the power of advanced technologies like drones and the capabilities of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, to revolutionize our understanding and conservation endeavors. The overarching goal of this Special Issue is not merely to disseminate cutting-edge research but to galvanize the scientific community towards proactive research and tangible actions that champion the cause of waterbirds and the preservation of their diverse habitats.

Dr. Dominik Marchowski
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • waterbird ecology
  • conservation
  • freshwater marshes
  • marine habitats
  • rivers
  • life strategies
  • spatial modeling
  • population viability analysis
  • ecosystem protection
  • threat identification

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Migratory Connectivity of Zhejiang, with a Critical Stopover in East Asian-Australasian Flyway, Based on Recovery Data
by Baoquan Liu, Hongdi Gao, Jinhui Wang, Zhenxian Zhu, Cheng Qian, Zhongyong Fan and Ke He
Animals 2024, 14(16), 2404; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14162404 - 19 Aug 2024
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Understanding migratory routes is crucial for the conservation of birds and their habitats. Zhejiang is a crucial stopover and wintering area for birds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway; however, detailed information on this area, and particularly on connections between coastal areas, is limited. [...] Read more.
Understanding migratory routes is crucial for the conservation of birds and their habitats. Zhejiang is a crucial stopover and wintering area for birds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway; however, detailed information on this area, and particularly on connections between coastal areas, is limited. By synthesizing ringed and recapture records from local bird-ringing projects and re-sighting community science data (208 records of 35 species), we established migratory connectivity between the Zhejiang coast and nine countries (i.e., Russia, Mongolia, the United States, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia), as well as eleven sites within China, and established its crucial role in this flyway. Stopover fidelity was verified by some species with high recapture frequency (seven species exceeded 1%) and species with duplicated re-sighted records (seven Black-faced Spoonbill, one Dalmatian Pelican, and two Spoon-billed Sandpiper individuals). We identified six areas—Hangzhou Bay, Aiwan Bay, Xuanmen National Park, Wenzhou Bay, the reclaimed area between the Ou and Feiyun Rivers, and the Wenzhou Jiangnan Reclamation Area—as crucial stopovers and wintering refuges for waterbirds. Notably, in Xuanmen National Park and the coastal regions along Wenzhou, there were many recovery records for flagship species, such as the Black-faced Spoonbill and Spoon-billed Sandpiper. There were several cases of the recovery of the same individual studied across the years. These findings indicate that these unprotected wetlands require particular attention. Broadly, our findings highlight the feasibility of integrating comprehensive ringing projects with citizen science data to formulate effective conservation strategies and underscore the critical importance of the Zhejiang Coast for migratory waterbirds, particularly those with high conservation concerns, emphasizing the need to mitigate the threats faced by these vulnerable populations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Waterbird Ecology and Conservation from Freshwater Marshes to Open Seas)
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Reconstruction of Population-Level Migration Trajectories of Black-Faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) Based on Citizen Science Data
by Ruilin Wang, Chang Liu and Keming Ma
Animals 2024, 14(11), 1663; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14111663 - 1 Jun 2024
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Migration is a critical ecological process for birds. Understanding avian migratory routes is essential for identifying important stopover sites and key foraging areas to ensure high-quality stopovers for birds. The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor), a national Grade I protected wild animal [...] Read more.
Migration is a critical ecological process for birds. Understanding avian migratory routes is essential for identifying important stopover sites and key foraging areas to ensure high-quality stopovers for birds. The Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor), a national Grade I protected wild animal in China, is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Studying the migratory routes of the Black-faced Spoonbill and identifying critical stopover sites across different life histories is vital for its conservation. However, research on the migratory routes of this species has been very limited. This study, utilizing citizen science data and the Level-order-Minimum-cost-Traversal (LoMcT) algorithm, reconstructs the migratory trajectories of the Black-faced Spoonbill from 2018 to 2022. The results show that Wenzhou, Xiamen, Shantou, Shanwei, Hsinchu, Chiayi, and Tainan are significant stopovers for this species. The Black-faced Spoonbill is actively migratory during the migration season across the southeastern coastal region of China. The simulation results of this study reveal the migratory routes and activity patterns of the Black-faced Spoonbill, providing critical support for its conservation. Full article
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