Abstract
Nebel et al discusses the implementation of a roadmap to conserve aerial insectivores in North America Aerial insectivores are subject to myriad anthropogenic stressors across their annual cycles but there is little evidence that a single factor explains the fluctuations observed among populations and species The expansion of intensive agricultural and urban land use especially over the last 30 years has introduced a range of threats impacting both habitat quantity and quality Direct impacts include habitat loss and degradation, particularly of wetlands, grasslands, and forests, and indirect impacts of stressors that reduce the quality of breeding, foraging, and roosting sites The response by Canadians to the COVID-19 pandemic amply demonstrates that rapid changes are possible when we work together to surmount challenges
Highlights
Habitat conservation/agriculture, e.g., pesticide, policies refined in Western hemisphere
Mesures « sans regret » Le public comprend le rôle des oiseaux et des insectes en tant qu'indicateurs de la santé de l'environnement
Nous recommandons cinq étapes initiales vers une feuille de route pour la conservation des insectivores aériens, en commençant par des mesures immédiates « sans regret » jusqu'aux initiatives politiques internationales à long terme
Summary
Public understands role of birds and insects as indicators of environmental health. Agro-ecological practices and integrated pest management restored, pesticide use reduced.
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