Models and Tools : Boreal Avian Modelling Centre

What is it?

The culmination of BAM’s data harmonization and integration is high-resolution, large-scale predictive models of bird density to support species conservation and land-use decisions. Over the years, BAM has produced a number of publicly-available models and tools that can be used for management and conservation.

We also work with partners to produce custom models of bird density for specialized needs. Please contact us to learn more!

Model Access Tools

BAM has a series of tools available to access and work with our model products to facilitate use by a wide range of audiences.

BAM Models dashboard

Visit our central landing page for the BAM density models, including species profiles, population estimates, habitat relationships, and a summary of the modelling methods.

Coming soon!

BAMExploreR

Download and work with BAM’s density models in the R environment using our R package, including functions for population estimation with custom areas of interest and understanding predictor importance.

Under maintenance

BAMExplorer Shiny App

Download and interrogate BAM’s density models in our web-based shiny app, including functions for population estimation and understanding predictor importance.

Under maintenance

Zenodo archive

Download the mosaic rasters for 2020 from the Zenodo archive.

Zenodo

Google Model Viewer

View the most recent landbird density models over Google Earth imagery and access the asset IDs for working with the models in Google Earth Engine.

Map

Decision Support Tools

BAM works with partners to leverage our models for decision-support, including conservation planning and more.

BAM and BEACONs SFI Represenation Assessment Tool

Developed by BAM and BEACONs with support from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), this online tool helps users assess how well SFI-certified forestlands represent bird species and other conservation indicators across spatial scales, from individual ecoregions to the Canadian boreal region.

Assessment Tool

Publications

Explore our publications about species density and habitat models.

Posted: January 25, 2024

A framework to support the identification of critical habitat for wide-ranging species at risk under climate change

Leston, L. et al 2024

Core Paper

Posted: October 15, 2019

Differential habitat selection in boreal songbirds influences estimates of population size and distribution.

Crosby, A.D. et al 2019

Core Paper

Posted: July 29, 2016

Biogeography of boreal passerine range dynamics in western North America: past, present, and future

Stralberg, D. et al 2016

Core Paper

Posted: February 1, 2014

Climate and vegetation hierarchically structure patterns of songbird distribution in the Canadian boreal region

Cumming, S.G. et al 2014

Core Paper

Posted: December 1, 2010

Toward Conservation of Canada’s Boreal Forest Avifauna: Design and Application of Ecological Models at Continental Extents

Cumming, S.G. et al 2010

Core Paper