RESTORATION OF PRIORITY HABITATS FOR NMB

The Madrean Sky Islands region of northwest Mexico and Arizona provides the northernmost wintering habitats, a diversity of breeding habitats, and critical stopover areas and migratory corridors for more than 100 species of Neotropical migratory birds (NMB).

This project will build on previous work in the area by maintaining and enhancing existing restoration infrastructure and restoring additional riparian areas in the same region of Mexico and southern Arizona. The work will protect additional riparian areas and help ensure the success of past efforts.

They will also continue to monitor the efficacy of restoration treatments on NMB and vegetation, and implement educational workshops focused on restoration techniques and conservation of NMB.

Activities will enhance prospects for NMB conservation in North America by augmenting the capacity of local communities and restoring important habitats for birds in Mexico, extend the efforts of an emerging NGO in the region, Borderlands Restoration, and train community members in southern Arizona...Species that will benefit include: yellow-billed cuckoo, bell's vireo, warbling vireo, yellow warbler, common yellowthroat, Wilson's warbler, yellow-rumped warbler, yellow-breasted chat, summer tanager, varied bunting, black-headed grosbeak, song sparrow, and hooded oriole...