A framework for linking hemispheric, full annual cycle prioritizations to local conservation actions for migratory birds

The conservation of migratory birds poses a fundamental challenge, their requires coordinated action across the hemisphere, but those actions must be designed and implemented locally. To address this we describe multilevel framework for linking broad-scale, full annual cycle prioritizations to local birds. We developed hemisphere-scale spatial that breed in six different ecosystems North America. provide hemispheric context within which regional priorities can identified. Finer resolution, then inform more effectively. importance practitioner contributions at each level process two examples were guide action. first example focused on coastal South Carolina, USA, used information marsh birds, shorebirds, ecological integrity, co-benefits people identify Cape Romain, Carolina as high-priority site second Colombia migrant resident Cauca Valley site. conceptual is one pathway identifying sites implementation are guided by cycle.