Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Bird migration
| Stressor type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Biological parameters |
| Responding parameter | Bird migration |
Response description
Spring migrations start earlier with warming. This is more pronounced early in the season and with terrestrial and wetland birds than with waterfowl.
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
All Nordic ecoregions
Suggested indicator
Beginning of spring migration period
Reference(s)
Zalakevicius M. & R. Zalakeviciute (2001): Global climate change impact on birds: a review of research in Lithuania. Folia Zoologica 50(1): 1-17.
