BirdCast: Live and forecast maps of bird migration over the United States. Protected Planet: Map of the world's protected areas and nature reserves.
| BirdCast | Protected Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Contiguous United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Monthly |
| Data source | NEXRAD weather radar | World Database on Protected Areas |
| Made by | Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State University and UMass Amherst | UNEP-WCMC and IUCN |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with BirdCast
- Live migration maps from radar
- Three-night migration forecasts
- Local migration dashboards
What you can do with Protected Planet
- All protected areas worldwide
- Country statistics
- Marine protected areas
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.