Shorebirds 2020 - Why conserve shorebirds

Shorebirds

Shorebirds (or waders) are typically birds of wetlands, from the taxonomic order

Bilateral treaties and agreements exist between a number of countries within Asia, the Pacific region and the Americas. These agreements, list the species which migrate between the two countries which are signatories to the agreement. These agreements bind the participating nations to protect the listed species.

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Shorebird Sites

Locate internationally and nationally important sites for migratory shorebirds in Australia. Identify new sites to add to these lists - learn how to conduct a shorebird inventory for your site.

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We want to hear from anyone with an interest in shorebirds and shorebird conservation, or who would like to learn more about these amazing birds.

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Migration

Find out about shorebird migration and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.
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Why conserve shorebirds

Shorebirds are sensitive indicators of change in their environment and can provide early warnings of environmental problems, including those caused by climate change and deteriorating habitat quality.
Shorebirds provide an economic benefit to local communities through nature-based tourism.
Shorebirds maintain a balance among benthic communities and therefore provide an ecosystem service.
In Australia we are legally required protect migratory shorebirds as they are recognised as a matter of national environmental significance under the Evironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Shorebirds are among the most fascinating migratory species traveling some of the furthest distances non-stop (over 10,000km).

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