Assessing Protected Areas for Migratory Birds in Uruguay Using Correlation Analysis

Analyzing the distribution and richness of migratory birds is essential to understanding the adverse effects of climate change scenarios. Species monitoring data can quantify those effects. Citizen Science platforms such as eBird provide valuable information for species management and preservation. This study evaluated protected areas recognized by the National System of Protected Areas between 2014 and 2023, using Pearson’s correlation coefficient to identify changes in the distribution of migratory birds. The results identified Laguna de Rocha as a site of high migratory avian biodiversity through the developed data analysis and visualization methodology. In addition, significant fluctuations appeared over the years, underlining the importance of strengthening Citizen Science initiatives. This work will contribute to designing conservation strategies, capturing habitat changes and seasonal variations, and promoting tourism.