Estuaries of major rivers provide important stopover habitat for migratory birds throughout
the world. These estuaries experience large amounts of freshwater inputs from spring runoff …

Migratory shorebirds are among the most threatened groups of birds. They rely on natural
intertidal habitats outside the breeding season, but, to some extent have adjusted to using …

Background Long-distance migratory birds spend most of their annual cycle in non-breeding
areas. During this period birds must meet their daily nutritional needs and acquire additional …

Human presence at intertidal areas could impact coastal biodiversity, including migratory
waterbird species and the ecosystem services they provide. Assessing this impact is …

Simple Summary The presence of dogs on sandy beaches is a concern when it comes to
protecting the breeding and migratory stop-over sites of shorebirds. To manage this threat, it …

Habitat selection is an important process in birds that influences individual survival and
fitness, and ultimately shapes population dynamics. As a consequence, strong selective …

Urbanization and mass movement of the population from rural areas and small cities to
megacities have led to environmental, economic, and social problems in Iran. In dealing with …

Abstract Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea) is Critically Endangered, declining 9%
per year since 2009; although important wintering sites have been identified, little is known …

How to improve habitat quality for wildlife is of particular importance in areas dedicated to
food production, due to increasing pressures of global demands associated to human …

Introduction Multiple factors, including human disturbance and environmental change, have
caused a significant global mangrove resource loss. Therefore, the Chinese government …