Researchers studying the Cerulean Warbler made a breakthrough last spring. For the first time, they were able to track the bird’s epic northward migration. As … Read More “Eye on conservation: Cerulean Warbler migration plotted”
Cerulean Warbler
Colombia
Two maps plot spring migration of Cerulean Warbler
In On the Move, our regular column about migration, we present pairs of distribution maps from eBird that you can use to compare where interesting … Read More “Two maps plot spring migration of Cerulean Warbler”
Far-flying Black-capped Petrel visits marine habitats of 14 nations
A ground-breaking study of Black-capped Petrel is raising questions about conserving an endangered marine species that breeds in few nations but visits the waters of … Read More “Far-flying Black-capped Petrel visits marine habitats of 14 nations”
Geolocators reveal varied migration routes of Prothonotary Warblers
The wintering grounds of Long Shot, the only Prothonotary Warbler from South Carolina’s Francis Beidler Forest to receive a light-level geolocator in 2014, have finally … Read More “Geolocators reveal varied migration routes of Prothonotary Warblers”
For Colombia’s endangered Santa Marta Parakeet, a jewel
Endangered Santa Marta Parakeet can be found in only one place on Earth — the ancient and isolated massif known as the Sierra Nevada de … Read More “For Colombia’s endangered Santa Marta Parakeet, a jewel”
Reforestation in Colombia to help Cerulean Warbler in winter
A ten-year reforestation and agroforestry project has resulted in the establishment of a critical conservation corridor in Colombia for the imperiled Cerulean Warbler. The species … Read More “Reforestation in Colombia to help Cerulean Warbler in winter”
Rediscovered: Colombia’s Blue-bearded Helmetcrest was last seen nearly 70 years ago
A spectacular species of hummingbird last recorded in 1946 has been rediscovered in the only place it is known to occur: at high elevations in … Read More “Rediscovered: Colombia’s Blue-bearded Helmetcrest was last seen nearly 70 years ago”
Eye on conservation: Protection expanded for rare Gold-ringed Tanager
One of the last strongholds of the endangered Gold-ringed Tanager — a distinctively marked black, green, and yellow bird known to inhabit only five locations … Read More “Eye on conservation: Protection expanded for rare Gold-ringed Tanager”