An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 animals migrate. This Global Register of Migratory Species (GROMS) reflects current results of scientific research in a database combined with a Geographic Information System (GIS). The new structure of the database provides information on the species, GIS-maps, population data and a comprehensive bibliography of more than 5,500 entries.

The “Global Register of Migratory Species” has compiled a first multilingual list of 4,344 migratory vertebrate species in digital format including their threat status according to the 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and their protection status by other conventions, such as CITES. On the CD-ROM version, migrating routes and distribution of another 1174 species can be traced in digital maps, which are compatible with any Geographic Information System. Geographic queries and threat analysis by intersection with other GIS layers can be combined. This set of digital maps, based on a graphical user interface, discloses information on which species live in a certain area.

GROMS helps CMS to identify more threatened migratory species, which have not yet been listed on its appendices by the Secretariat. It will contribute to complete biological data and in obtaining more information on the conservation status of selected species. Reference to GIS-maps enables an automatic calculation of Range States. CMS may turn to the Global Register of Migratory Species as a valuable contribution to the implementation of the Bonn Convention.

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Discussion Forum on Migration: Migration!

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Migration is an international discussion forum, trying to bring together researchers and conservationists working on migratory animals.

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