The Annual Cycle for Whimbrel Populations using the Western Atlantic Flyway

• Published in: PLOS ONE
• Main Authors: Watts, B. D., Smith, F., Hines, C., Duval, L.
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: W&M ScholarWorks 2021
• Subjects: Biology; Hudson Bay; Hudson; Mackenzie Delta; Numenius phaeopus; Whimbrel
• Online Access: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/aspubs/2053; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260339; https://scholarworks.wm.edu/context/aspubs/article/3058/viewcontent/journal.pone.0260339.pdf

Many long-distance migratory birds use habitats that are scattered across continents and confront hazards throughout the annual cycle that may be population-limiting. Identifying where and when populations spend their time is fundamental to effective management. We tracked 34 adult whimbrels (Numeni...