2002/12/01 by Yutaka Kanai, Meenakshi Nagendran, Mutsuyuki Ueta +5 · 2 citations
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Environmental Science · #Marine and environmental studies #Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones #Aquatic and Environmental Studies
paper · pdf · doi:10.1017/s0959270902002204
openalex publication_date 2002/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11
Siberian Crane Grus leucogeranus occurs only in Asia, and is Critically Endangered. The western population of the species has been almost extirpated, wintering at just two known sites, in Iran and India. To help conserve species that migrate long distances it is essential to have a comprehensive conservation plan that includes identification of migration routes and key resting areas. One Siberian Crane was satellite-tracked from the south Caspian Sea to its breeding grounds in Russia during the spring of 1996. The crane began migration on 6 March, and completed its migration on 1 May. This destination was formerly unknown as a breeding area for the species. During migration, the crane rested primarily at the eastern end of the Volga River delta. This suggests that the delta may be an important resting site for Siberian Crane.