Nearly half of the world's birds are on the decline, which experts say is a serious threat to ecosystems - News Summed Up

Nearly half of the world's birds are on the decline, which experts say is a serious threat to ecosystems


"In the 2018 report only 40 per cent of the bird species were found to be in decline. WATCH | How climate change is affecting migratory patterns for birds:Climate change altering migratory paths for some birds, researchers say Duration 2:28 Researchers say they’re seeing the impact of climate change through the changing migratory patterns of birds. The International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species has found that 1,409 bird species are considered threatened; 755 are vulnerable; 423 are endangered and 231 are critically endangered. The Florida Scrub Jay, seen here, is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species. (Environment and Climate Change Canada)No surprise to Couturier, the 2019 report found that grassland birds in the Prairies were most at risk.


Source: CBC News October 09, 2022 02:58 UTC



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