Cerulean Warbler Technical Group
Description
The CWTG is a consortium of biologists and managers from government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and industry, who are dedicated to finding pro-active, science-based solutions for conservation of the Cerulean Warbler. Formed in the U.S. in 2001, CWTG’s scope soon broadened to address the species’ ecology and conservation during all phases of its annual cycle, in partnership with biologists from South and Central America. The first Cerulean Warbler ‘summit’ was held in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in December 2002. A steering committee was appointed, as were subcommittees to address issues and foster research, monitoring, or conservation activities on the breeding and non-breeding ranges; the subcommittee that focuses on the non-breeding range became known as ‘El Grupo Cerúleo’. Participation in CWTG and its subcommittees has always been voluntary and flexible, but usually a core group of individuals is involved, with others drawn in as interested or needed to assist with specific tasks.
Dawson, D. K., T. B. Wigley, and P. D. Keyser. 2012. Cerulean warbler technical group: coordinating international research and conservation. Ornitologia Neotropical, 23:275-281.