A new report reveals that at least 112 North American bird species have experienced a decline of over 50% in population within the last 50 years. Key species suffering this decline include Allen's hummingbirds and Florida scrub jays. The report indicates that waterfowl populations, once a success story in conservation, have also decreased by 30% since 2017 due to habitat loss and drought. It underscores the necessity of urgent conservation actions to protect vital habitats for birds, highlighting the alarming trend in bird populations.
"These are the very real consequences if we are unable to conserve and protect the crucial habitats that birds need," said study co-author Mike Brasher, a senior scientist at the nonprofit Ducks Unlimited.
"Bird survey trends also reveal the health of their habitats," said Amanda Rodewald, a study co-author from Cornell, emphasizing that urgent conservation attention is necessary.
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