Presents a wide range of examples of ICBP's migratory birds conservation projects along the West Palaearctic - Africa, America, and Asian - Australasian flyways, and assesses the achievements of the last 15 years. With contributions from all those involved in the projects, it provides an overview of the problems faced by migratory birds, from habitat loss to human persecution, and sets the framework for future conservation work to protect migrants and their threatened habitats worldwide.