Continental stewardship species

Continental Stewardship Species (Y=yes, blank=no). Continental Stewardship Species are those that have a high proportion of their global population or range within one of the seven ‘Avifaunal Biomes’ identified by Rich et al. (2004). In order for Continental Stewardship Species to merit attention within a given BCR, they must meet all of the following criteria: a. Listed as a Stewardship Species in PIF North Ame... More

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