A recent study forecasts dire prospects for bird species worldwide, predicting that over 500 could become extinct within the next century chiefly due to climate change and habitat degradation. Even with stringent human impact reductions, around 250 species might still face extinction. Researchers from the University of Reading emphasize the critical need for specialized recovery programs, like breeding initiatives, to protect these vulnerable species. Their analysis of nearly 10,000 bird species reveals that larger and broader-winged birds are especially threatened by hunting and habitat loss.
'These species need special recovery programmes, like breeding projects and habitat restoration, to survive.' - Kerry Stewart, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.
'We face a bird extinction crisis unprecedented in modern times.' - Kerry Stewart, reinforcing the seriousness of the situation and the necessity for immediate action.
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