Adaptations of Migratory Birds Wintering in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway to Climate Change

Migratory birds wintering along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway exhibit both vulnerability and resilience to climate change, with larger species demonstrating adaptive strategies such as altering migratory pathways or relocating stopovers to less disrupted areas. However, rapid loss of tidal flats—critical stopover habitats—threatens these populations, particularly for smaller species like the Great Knot, which has experienced a 24% decline due to habitat destruction in the Yellow Sea region. The study highlights that while some birds show resilience by adjusting migration timing or behavior, conservation efforts must prioritize preserving a network of stopovers to mitigate population declines caused by habitat loss and shifting seasonal patterns.

Min, J. (2026). Adaptations of Migratory Birds Wintering in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway to Climate Change. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 80, 296–305. https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v80i1.13448