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Mozambique’s Maputo National Park showcases biodiversity and shelters migratory birds

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Briefings

A recent State of the World's Birds report indicates nearly half of assessed migratory birds are declining. Maputo National Park in Mozambique serves as a critical habitat for these species, featuring diverse ecosystems like coastal lagoons and mangroves that support thousands of kilometers of migration. BirdLife International Africa's Alex Ngari highlighted the park's role in bridging Eurasian breeding grounds and southern African wintering zones, specifically noting its importance for the vulnerable curlew sandpiper. The park is located within the Maputaland Centre of Plant Endemism, a global biodiversity hotspot.

Key points

• Nearly half of assessed migratory birds are declining according to a recent State of the World's Birds report.
• Maputo National Park supports the curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and osprey through diverse coastal and inland waters.

Context

The article was originally published on Mongabay and features insights from Alex Ngari, a BirdLife International Africa program manager, regarding the park's role in migratory flyways.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from Mongabay; the State of the World's Birds report is unverified, and specific decline rates or population numbers are not provided.

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