Studies reveal 15% to 30% of deforestation in Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala results from cocaine trafficking alone. Anti-drug campaigns also harm birds in Central America's forests, jeopardizing their conservation.
Two-thirds of crucial bird habitats in the region face risk due to drug-related activities. Migratory species may lose over a quarter of their populations in areas threatened by drug trafficking.
Research highlights the overlap between landscapes vital for birds and areas favorable for drug trafficking, raising conservation concerns.
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