Why should migratory species be conserved?
Migratory species of animals are, on average, more at risk of becoming endangered than non-migratory species. This is so because their requirements are greater: not only do they need good habitat for reproduction but also during their off-season and all along their migratory routes. In an ever-changing world, human pressure is high on some of those habitats, and also often on the animals themselves (hunting, incidental catch, etc). As a result, many migratory species that were once common are becoming increasingly rare. We all share a responsibility in the conservation of this common natural heritage.
