Advances in Migratory Shorebird Ecology and Conservation
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Wildlife".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 932
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Migratory shorebirds, with their global distribution, are a model organism that have provided opportunities to advance ecological science. In turn, ecological knowledge of these species, which have been broadly declining, has guided actions for their conservation. Furthermore, interdisciplinary research has recently advanced our understanding of the conservation strategies of these very species from a social science perspective. Against this backdrop, Animals is producing a Special Issue on Migratory Shorebird Ecology and Conservation with the aim of curating a collection of cutting-edge studies on major themes, as well as strengthening the global network of shorebird researchers and conservation practitioners. From an ecological perspective, the main themes will include, but are not limited to, population dynamics, life history strategies, feeding, breeding, migration, and species interactions. From a conservation standpoint, the main themes will include, but are not limited to, international governance, policy effectiveness, and on-ground management. This Special Issue will present a cohesive body of work to further advance ecological science, the ecology that underpins shorebird conservation, and research on shorebird conservation itself. Ultimately, Animals will strategically promote the Special Issue in order to further advance ecological research and conservation action through international networks of both shorebird researchers and conservationists.
Dr. Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- migratory flyways
- migratory birds
- biodiversity loss
- bird ecology
- bird conservation
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