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Climate-related drivers of migratory bird health in the south-central USA
Renee A McPherson1,2, Katrina E Alger3, Erik Hofmeister4
1South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, University of Oklahoma, 201 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK, 73019, USA.
Abstract:
Migratory birds are species of concern that play important ecological roles while also supporting recreational opportunities for the hunting and birdwatching public. Direct and indirect effects of climate variability, extremes, and change on migratory bird health manifest at the individual, population, species, and community levels. This review focuses on the effects of climate on migratory birds that spend part of their life cycles in the south-central USA. Although gaps in knowledge remain, prior studies provide a solid foundation to understand how climate affects migratory birds to inform management priorities and actions.
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