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Recent Advances in Waterbird Ecology and Conservation
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Recent Advances in Waterbird Ecology and Conservation

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 3306

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Prof. Dr. Jesús Domínguez

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Departamento de Zooloxía, Xenética e Antropoloxía Física, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Interests: bird ecology; bird conservation; breeding biology; conservation biology; endangered species; waders
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Dr. María Vidal Malde

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Departamento de Zooloxía, Xenética e Antropoloxía Física, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Sur, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Interests: bird ecology; bird conservation; breeding biology; conservation biology; endangered species; waders

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Waterbirds face numerous threats, including habitat loss and degradation, pollution, climate change, unsustainable hunting, and collisions with infrastructure. They play important roles in aquatic ecosystems and their presence as well as behavior can significantly influence the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems.

Advances in the knowledge of the ecology and conservation of waterbirds are essential for understanding and protecting aquatic ecosystems, ensuring biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and promoting human well-being. Continuous advances in research are needed to address the growing threats facing these birds and ensure their long-term survival.

In this Special Issue, we invite contributions that, at the interface of waterbird ecology and conservation, investigate populations and behaviors, providing valuable information about the overall health of aquatic ecosystems and potential environmental impacts. We invite the results of research focusing on understanding threats in order to implement effective conservation measures that protect waterbird populations and their habitats. A diverse approach to waterbird conservation assessment, reflecting various fronts (metapopulation dynamics, winter ecology, effects of long-term ecosystem changes, key habitats and or focus areas, degree of depredation of nesting populations, factors inhibiting successful reproduction, disturbance tolerance levels, the effects, if any, of contaminants on migrant versus resident populations, etc.), may help to develop methods of monitoring and effectively managing populations.

Prof. Dr. Jesús Domínguez
Dr. María Vidal Malde
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Keywords

  • conservation advances
  • endangered species
  • waterbird ecology
  • waterbird conservation
  • waterbirds

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Trends in the Application of Citizen Science in Waterbird Conservation: A Bibliometric Analysis
by Ruilin Wang and Keming Ma
Animals 2025, 15(3), 368; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15030368 - 27 Jan 2025
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Waterbirds serve as indicator species for the quality and health of wetland ecosystems, and their conservation is of critical significance for global biodiversity. Citizen science has gradually emerged in recent years, playing an increasingly positive role in scientific research, particularly in ornithological studies. [...] Read more.
Waterbirds serve as indicator species for the quality and health of wetland ecosystems, and their conservation is of critical significance for global biodiversity. Citizen science has gradually emerged in recent years, playing an increasingly positive role in scientific research, particularly in ornithological studies. However, a systematic description of the application of citizen science data in waterbird conservation remains lacking. Bibliometrics is an effective method for analyzing the development of scientific disciplines, exploring trends, and examining thematic evolution. This paper utilizes bibliometric analysis of citation data from the Web of Science database, covering the period from 1970 to September 2024. The analysis reveals that this research field has undergone three distinct developmental phases, with a significant increase in annual publication volume during the third phase. Research focus has shifted from specific species and types of waterbirds to key hotspots and ecological phenomena. Future research hotspots are expected to include migratory birds, China, citizen science, and biodiversity. Influential papers within the field emphasize that the primary focus of waterbird conservation is habitat protection and the construction of habitat networks. As the discipline has developed, there is growing recognition that increasing public awareness of waterbird conservation, starting with student education, plays a crucial role in the accumulation of citizen science data and the advancement of waterbird conservation efforts. Full article
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A Review of the Conservation Status of Shorebirds in Mongolia
by Sundev Gombobaatar, Dorj Ususkhjargal and Reuven Yosef
Animals 2024, 14(12), 1752; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14121752 - 10 Jun 2024
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We present the first comprehensive review of 62 migratory shorebird species in Mongolia, covering their ecological status, IUCN assessments at regional or national levels, population trends, threats, and conservation measures. Mongolia hosts a total of 62 shorebird species from twenty-two genera and seven [...] Read more.
We present the first comprehensive review of 62 migratory shorebird species in Mongolia, covering their ecological status, IUCN assessments at regional or national levels, population trends, threats, and conservation measures. Mongolia hosts a total of 62 shorebird species from twenty-two genera and seven families, with six species classified as globally threatened: the Critically Endangered Sociable Lapwing, the Endangered Siberian Sandplover, the Far Eastern Curlew, the Great Knot, and the Vulnerable Sharp-Tailed Sandpiper. Both national and global IUCN Red List assessments highlight Mongolia’s significance as a breeding and passage migrating site for globally threatened and Near-Threatened shorebirds. Species richness is higher in northern regions compared to the south, with the highest diversity found in areas with complex aquatic ecosystems. Global population trends indicate a decline in 61% of species, with 18% remaining stable, 16% of unknown status, and 5% increasing. At the national level, most species are stable (61%), 34% status is unknown, and 5% are decreasing. Anthropogenic-induced threats, including habitat loss and degradation, pollution, disturbance, and harvesting, pose significant risks to 69% of species, while natural disasters affect 11%. Additionally, 8% of species are impacted by accidental mortality and intrinsic factors, and 5% by changes in native species. Despite these threats, no specific conservation action plans exist for shorebirds in Mongolia. However, general conservation measures are in place, such as environmental and fauna protection laws, regulations on foreign trade in endangered species, and the establishment of protected areas under governmental resolutions. Mongolia also participates in international conventions like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Ramsar, and Migratory Species (CMS), and has developed national red lists, red books, and publications such as “A Summary Conservation Action Plan for Mongolian Birds”, “Important Bird Areas” to support conservation efforts. Full article
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