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Language(s):
English , Contact person:
Simon Delany
, Author(s): Simon Delany and Derek Scott
, Date of Publication: 2006
, ISBN: 9058820319
This publication sets the global standard in presenting estimates of the numbers and trends of waterbird populations throughout the world. This fourth edition provides a comprehensive update on information last provided in 2002 and summarizes population data on 878 waterbird species.
Description:
This publication:
- Is a unique source of information on the trends in the world’s waterbird populations,
- offers crucial information on 878 waterbird species, including where individuals live, how many individuals exist and whether numbers are increasing, stable or decreasing.
- Is supported by maps, pictures and tables in full color.
- Is the result of about 50,000 hours of fieldwork carried out every year by mostly voluntary expert observers in more than 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Oceania, South America and Europe.
How does this publication contribute to waterbird and wetland conservation?
- Assists in identification of wetlands of international importance using waterbirds as indicators.
- Assists in identifying priorities for conservation and research to maintain global waterbird numbers and diversity.
- Identifies gaps in knowledge of the world’s waterbird populations.
- Supports the development of the Ramsar, Bonn and Biodiversity Conventions.
Related projects:
International Waterbird Census