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Abstract
The banding records and transect observations contained within this
dataset arose from an independent research project focusing on
Neotropical migrants in north-east Belize 'Evaluating a stepping stone
for Neotropical migratory birds: the Belizean north-east biological
corridor' (see
<http://belizemigrants.wordpress.com/>
for further information). Data were collected primarily between August
2007 and May 2008 and resulted in a total of 3319 banding records and
7035 observation records of both Neotropical migrants and resident
birds.
Purpose
Lying on a major flyway for migrants from the eastern and boreal
regions of North America and being situated close to the main arrival
and departure points for birds crossing the Gulf of Mexico, Belize is
expected to provide resources to a range of species both during
migration and winter. Despite its likely import as a stopover region to
Neotropical migrants, there has been a very limited body of work
examining how migrants use this region. This dataset was created
primarily to examine this question, examining both autumn and spring
migration whilst also focusing on over-winter habitat use in an
ecosystem matrix in northeast Belize. The findings are being used to
strengthen the case for the formation of biological corridor within
this region. Whilst the dataset was created with a focus on Neotropical
migrants, it contains a wealth of information on resident species that
could also be used to address a variety of conservation and ecological
questions.
Contact
- Dr. Nick Bayly: nick_bayly@hotmail.com