Waterbird Conservation and Flyways

What is a significant threat to Banc d'Arguin National Park despite its protected status?

• Air pollution

• Overfishing

• Unregulated human activity

• Deforestation

Why are staging sites crucial for migratory waterbirds?

• They are breeding sites.

• They are places for social interaction.

• They offer abundant food and rest opportunities.

• They provide nesting grounds.

What is the purpose of the AEWA agreement?

• To protect migratory waterbirds and their habitats

• To promote birdwatching tourism

• To regulate hunting of waterbirds

• To establish new bird sanctuaries

Which bird species has seen a population decline due to habitat loss and illegal hunting?

• Curlew sandpiper

• Lesser white-fronted goose

• Black-tailed Godwit

• Sociable lapwing

Where do the majority of Lesser flamingos breed?

• Lake Natron in Tanzania

• The Wadden Sea

• The Bijagós Archipelago

• The Caspian Sea

What is the main reason for the decline of the Lesser white-fronted goose population?

• Increased predation

• Pollution

• Loss of natural floodplain habitats

• Overfishing

What is the primary habitat of the Sociable lapwing during breeding?

• Steppe grasslands

• Tundra

• Mangroves

• Wetlands

What is a key factor in the survival of waterbirds like the Red-knots?

• Rapid adaptation to climate change

• Active protection of critical sites

• Increased food supply

• Longer migratory routes

Which region is a critical site for Red-knots during their migration?

• The Wash in Southeast England

• The Caspian Sea

• The Persian Gulf

• Lake Natron in Tanzania

What is the main goal of international cooperation in bird conservation?

• To increase birdwatching tourism

• To ensure the protection of migratory routes and habitats

• To reduce bird migration distances

• To establish new bird species