Bird Conservation International journal

New blog post: Covering the costs of publishing open access papers in BCI. Explaining publishing routes and funding options offered by Cambridge to support BCI authors. Read here: cambridge.org/core/blog/2025… #ornithology #research #journal #paper #author

Celebrating #WomenAndGirlsInScience: Contributions to Conservation Research - read our blog >> cambridge.org/core/blog/2025… @OryxTheJournal @FaunaFloraInt #conservationresearch

New publication: Status assessment and conservation priorities for a circumpolar raptor: the Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus. Led by the International Snowy Owl Working Group to present a broad review and status assessment of the species. Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592…

You can now find BCI on Bluesky - a vibrant, open and user-centred platform. Follow us here: bsky.app/profile/bci-jo…. Our X account will remain active to keep nature's voice alive.

Recently uplisted to Critically Endangered - African Penguin is the subject of a BCI-published study Investigating the species' body temperature and thermoregulatory behaviour - read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… @BirdLife_SA @IUCNRedList @BirdLife_News #ornithology #research

Read in BCI - How Black-cheeked Lovebirds use water, and the implications for conservation planning: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… #ornithology #Researchpaper #Africa #lovebirds #water

Recently published in BCI: Using Citizen Science data to investigate recent distribution and population trends for Secretarybirds in South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho. doi.org/10.1017/S09592… @BirdLife_SA @SA_birdatlas #ornithology #research

Two studies into avian interactions with powerlines published in BCI: Using GPS to track the time three steppe species collide with powerlines: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… Wire marking reduces bird collisions with a transmission powerline in Belgium: doi.org/10.1017/S09592…

Gone with the Wind... Newly published in BCI, research into the decline and probable extinction of Bahama Nuthatch after hurricanes in the region. Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592…

On the Brink Again: Saving Spix's Macaw 🚨 After being formally declared extinct in the wild in 2019, Spix's Macaw made a triumphant return to Brazil in 2022, even welcoming new wild chicks! 🐣 But now, government restrictions are putting this incredible comeback at risk. We need action NOW to restart the release programme in 2024, or we could lose this species in the wild again. 💔 Let’s protect Spix's Macaw before it's too late! 🙏 Read more here: cambridge.org/core/journals/… @BCI_Journal @CUP_LifeScience #SpixsMacaw #ConservationNow #ProtectOurPlanet #WildlifeConservation #ActForNature

📖 New publication: Local population decline of Lesser Grey Shrike linked to modernisation of rural areas. Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… @BirdLife_News #Slovakia #ornithology #researchpaper #bird #conservation #habitat

Fourth: Habitat restoration to conserve the Little Vermilion Flycatcher on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. With fewer than 40 individuals remaining, examining the effects of land management for this species. Read: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… (4/4)

Thirdly: Population decline of the Black-bellied Sandgrouse in continental Spain 🇪🇸 Formerly a main western Palearctic stronghold for the species... results from 2019 survey undertaken by @BirdLife_News and @SEO_BirdLife. doi.org/10.1017/S09592…

Second up: Cropland can support high bird diversity in heterogeneous rural tropical landscapes Comparison of crop and non-crop habitats, species surveys, management strategies and mitigation all covered... Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… (2/4)

One of four newly published papers in BCI! The Alagoas Antwren is in imminent danger of extinction. Observations of the species in its north-east Brazil habitat from 2016 onwards, including breeding period censuses. Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… (1/4)

📊Using daily checklists to track grassland bird trends in India 📈Increases for generalists such as Indian Peafowl 📉Declines for grassland specialists including Red-necked Falcon, Great Indian Bustard and more Read here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… #ornithology #research #India

🗺️Research tracking Red Knot published in BCI! Northward Migration across the Americas... from 🇧🇷 to 🇨🇦! Read the article here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… #ornithology #Researchpaper @BirdLife_News

🗞️ New research suggests that while low, Gyps vulture populations in India appear to be stabilising. 💉This follows a ban on veterinary use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac. 🪶 Read more here: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… #ornithology #research

Read the full paper, freely available for a limited time: doi.org/10.1017/S09592… @CUP_LifeScience @BirdLifeEurope @BirdLife_News

🚨 New paper shows that 38% of Europe's bird species are of regional conservation concern 🌍 14% are of global concern, a number that has trebled since 1994 🌳 The findings highlight the urgency of adopting legislation such as the #EURestorationLaw cambridge.org/core/blog/2023…