Sharing science across the flyway to support shorebird conservation

The flyers support the work of the following two research projects:

Project 4.17 addresses the long-term declines of Australia’s migratory shorebirds. It is analysing survival rates and breeding output for multiple populations to identify what factors may support their recovery. 

Project 4.26 examines how migration timing, routes and connectivity of shorebirds are changing under global pressures such as climate change and habitat loss, and how these changes may intersect with disease risks, including avian influenza. 

The East Asian–Australasian Flyway connects 37 countries and supports more than 50 million migratory birds each year. Continued research and strong international collaboration are vital to understanding and addressing the pressures faced by shorebirds across this shared migratory route.

4.17 Shorebirds in an imperilled flyway flyer

4.26 Understanding shorebird movements along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway flyer