Our knowledge of individual migration of Palearctic passerines has grown enormously in recent years. Most studies were carried out on a few but common species. Rare or elusive species, especially in eastern Europe, usually receive little attention, such that the whereabouts outside of the breeding season are only vaguely known. Detailed knowledge of the evolved migration patterns of all species is part of our natural history heritage. The documentation of the current state – before further climatic or anthropogenic changes take effect – provide important baseline migration information.
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European bee-eaters, right bird with geolocator
Tracking least known species
To uncover routes and nonbreeding sites of Palearctic passerine migrants
Domain
Research
Unit
Bird Migration
Topics
Distribution Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Migratory Birds, Population Development, Species Recovery
Habitat
alpine habitats, farmland, forest, meadows and pastures, rocky terrain, semi-open farmland, settlements, wasteland, wetlands
Project start
2018
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Martins Briedis
Project region
Africa, Europe
Details
Project objectives
Methodology
The project relies on close cooperation with, and the enthusiasm of local ornithologists. We support their external field studies on species or populations of interest by providing tracking devices. After recapture of tagged birds in the subsequent years, we are going to analyse and publish the tracking data together. The migration history data will be archived in open-access repositories to guarantee public access.
Project partner(s)
- P.Adamik, Olomouc, CZ
- P.Prochazka, Brno, CZ
- S.Fischer, Steckby, DE
- I.Todte, Steckby DE
- B.Stumberger, Cikovane, SLO
- D.Cikovic, Zagreb, HR
- D.Tolkmitt, Leipzig, DE
- T.Brinke, Nové Strašecí, CZ
Employees
Unit
Bird Migration
We research migratory birds from their breeding grounds to Africa and lay the foundations for their protection beyond national borders.
