Methodology

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Abstract

Following the approach developed by Gregory and van Strien (2010), State of the Birds reports focus on composite summaries of population change for collections of species that share common primary habitat or taxonomic affinity. In this report, we provide composite indexes for habitat-obligate species as defined in earlier reports (Grassland, Aridland, Eastern Forest and Western Forest), for several taxonomic-based groups (Shorebirds, Waterbirds, Geese and Swans, Sea Ducks, and Dabbling/Diving Duck species), and for species on our Tipping Point list with adequate data. Lists of species included in each habitat-obligate group are presented as supplemental material at StateoftheBirds.org.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype Organization Series
Title Methodology
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher North American Bird Conservation Initiative
Contributing office(s) Eastern Ecological Science Center
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Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype Organization Series
Larger Work Title State of the birds report, United States of America 2025
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