Buff-breasted Sandpiper Tracking Maps and Data Visualizations
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Available here are tracking data of Buff-breasted Sandpipers, a species that breeds in arctic regions of Canada, Alaska, and eastern Russia and winters in the pampas of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. These data were collected to better understand the species' migratory movements and seasonal use of stopover sites throughout the annual cycle.
Note: These maps serve only as a depiction of the geographic content of the specific data provided and may be inappropriate for inferences and interpretation outside the intent of the original study. For example, maps may portray only certain ages, sexes, limited numbers of animals or variable tracking duration and start times that may limit inference for other questions. Users are advised to read the publication(s) and data set metadata associated with these maps to understand appropriate use and data limitations.
