Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Migrant Landbirds

Northeastern Naturalist, 1999

Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Migrant Landbirds. John M. Hagan, III and David W. Johnston, Eds. 1992. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC. 609 pp. Paperback, ISBN 1-56098-113-X. An unusually important reference book focusing on population declines of North American migratory landbirds.

Addresses population trends of species that are in trouble, the importance of understanding differences in species behavior on a seasonal basis, effects of forest loss and increasing patchiness of preferred habitats, and more. Detailed accounts from different countries and regions provide an impressive overview of the many studies that point to an alarming environmental problem. Articles by leading scholars. Fine suggestions for collaborative research and conservation. An essential library book for all ornithologists!