Die Großtrappe (Otis tarda) zählt zu den schwersten flugfähigen Vogelarten der Welt. Sie ist eine in Österreich vorkommende weltweit gefährdete Vogelart. Der weltweite Gesamtbestand umfasst ca. 40.000 Individuen, wovon ca. 2.400 in Mitteleuropa vorkommen. Um der weltweit gefährdeten Großtrappe in Mitteleuropa bzw. in Österreich auch in Zukunft das Überleben zu sichern, werden derzeit in mehreren europäischen Ländern mit finanzieller Unterstützung der Europäischen Union umfangreiche Schutzprojekte umgesetzt. Alle wichtigen Informationen über die Großtrappe und die Bemühungen zu ihrem Schutz erhalten Sie auf diesen Seiten, die regelmäßig ergänzt und aktualisiert werden. ... [Information des Anbieters]
This web site is dedicated to the European Gulls (Laridae). Nine species are presented with their different plumages and moulting conditions. Additionally a lot of articles about Gulls are downloadable. [Editorial staff vifabio]
The International Wader Study Group (IWSG) is an organisation of enthusiastic professionals and amateurs researching waders, also called shorebirds (Charadriiformes). The involvement of the members of the IWSG in wader research ranges from observing waders in one’s own backyard to extensive, long-term studies aiming at a deeper understanding of spectacular wader phenomena like long-distance migration, living in extreme environments and variable reproductive strategies. The IWSG produces two main publications: The Wader Study Group Bulletin is a journal covering all aspects of shorebird research and conservation and the International Wader Studies (IWS) is an occasional publication dealing with individual species or issues. Additionally the IWSG presents its research programs like the Sanderling (Calidris alba) Project, which should unravel unknowns about the life of this long-distance migrant. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Increasing activities of Russia in the Arctic Council and Convention on Biological Diversity imply for the revision of the flyway approach in the studies of migratory species and intensification of these studies. The Yamal Peninsula is the home for scores of thousands of ducks, geese, and swans of many species, whose migration routes stretch to different continents. In accordance to international conventions, many countries must share the responsibility for their well-being. Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (Area) is a key territory for millions of waterbirds nesting in the Arctic. Conservation of the rare species and sustainable management and use of game waterfowl are the problems of highest international priority. We witness now some negative tendencies which may result in population decline of a number of rare and game waterfowl species. The problems require urgent solving, and the methods of resource management are being constantly improved and should be based on up-to-date, scientifically grounded, and innovative approaches. The results of studies recently carried out in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, as well as the measures aimed at implementation of diverse flyway-based conservation plans were highly appraised in Russia and abroad. Widely acknowledged potential of the region should form the basis for broad-scale cooperation. Being the leading Arctic region of Russia, Yamal deserves to become the sampling area for development and testing of the modern approaches to sustainable management of the migratory waterfowl populations. I hope that the Conference will give a great impetus to development of innovative methods and procedures in basic research, conservation of waterfowl, and game management. I am convinced that the Conference will play a key role not only in development of ornithological science, but also in raising public awareness of nature protection and wise use of biological resources of the Arctic region. ... [Information of the supplier]
