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The Neotropical All Birds Barcoding Initiative (ABBI) aims to expedite the discovery of new bird species in the Neotropical region. By creating a universally accessible tool for biodiversity understanding, ABBI addresses both societal and scientific needs. It encourages collaboration through substantial regional collections while confronting permitting issues. Immediate plans include developing a breeding birds checklist, compiling vital collection resources, and initiating individual research projects. Join us as we work towards a comprehensive understanding of avian diversity!
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Why Neotropical All Birds Barcoding Initiative? • For society: • Fastest way to help discover new bird species • Helps create widely-accessible tool for understanding all biodiversity • For science: • Fastest way to help discover new bird species • Helps create widely-accessible tool for understanding all biodiversity
Neotropical ABBI: Meeting results Results: • Regional interest • Substantial collections • Permitting issues Immediate plans: • Checklist breeding birds • Compile collection resources • Start individual projects