Scientific and Practical Conference: "Bird Migration in Asia in the 21st Century"
An international scientific and practical conference titled "Bird Migration in Asia in the 21st Century" has commenced, marking the 60th anniversary of the "Shakpak" Ornithological Station located in the Zhualy District of the Zhambyl Region.
This major scientific gathering is attended by specialists from Kazakhstan's specially protected natural areas—including Zhaslan M.Zh. and Aityshev N.K. from the Science Department of the Bayanaul State National Nature Park—as well as scientists from the Institute of Zoology and research organizations under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Leading ornithologists and researchers from China, Russia, Italy, and India are also participating.
The conference addresses pressing issues such as bird migration routes across the Asian continent, seasonal movements, the current status of populations, the conservation of rare and endangered bird species, and the impact of climate change on bird migration. The "Shakpak" ornithological station is one of the key research sites where long-term scientific observations on bird migration are conducted.
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