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The State of the Birds 2010 report on climate change, United States of America

Author:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,, North American Bird Conservation Initiative, U.S. Committee
Title:
The State of the Birds 2010 report on climate change, United States of America
Year:
2010
Pages:
31
Subject:
Birds Bird populations
Summary:
Climate change is addressed in this report with a focus on what may be in store for our nation's birdlife. Birds are good indicators of environmental conditions and their predicted changes illustrate how ecosystems are likely to change. Some bird species will adapt and succeed, others will struggle and decline, and some will disappear. The results of this report indicate that a majority of birds are dependent on oceans and birds on Hawaiian Islands are highly vulnerable to climate change. Birds in coastal, arctic/alpine, and grassland habitats, as well as those on Caribbean and other Pacific Islands show intermediate levels of vulnerability. Most birds in aridlands, wetlands, and forests show lower overall vulnerability. This report presents the first systematic analysis of what may happen to bird populations in each major biome of the United States as a consequence of climate change, contains information about birds and their habitats, gives examples of what could happen due to climate change, outlines suggested solutions and efforts needed to help address these issues, and will aid in prioritizing and planning for conservation management.
URL:
http://www.stateofthebirds.org/2010/pdf_files/State%20of%20the%20Birds_FINAL.pdf
Collection:
Monographs