Pollinator pathways: GPS insights into honeyeater migration and habitat use

An estimated 20% of all bird species are migratory, with potentially half of all migratory species in decline. In Australia, many migrants play a critical role in ensuring the health and resilience of agricultural and natural ecosystems as pollinators for flowering plants. However, current understanding of the movements of migratory birds in Australia is decades behind the global standard. This project combines cost-effective and cutting-edge technologies to close this gap and establish a new standard for wildlife monitoring in Australia. Tracking migratory pollinators as they move in and between different habitats will revealfor the first timethe complete migratory paths of any honeyeater species and the features shaping where they go and when. The project will generate novel insights into avian biology and deliver specific outputs to key stakeholders (Greening Australia and conservation efforts for Australias most endangered birdthe regent honeyeater). Further,