Study finds PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ 180 times more in birds than previously. Birds – and humans for that matter – commonly ingest PFAS through food and water.

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After breaching human sperm, brain, microplastics fill lungs of 51 bird species | The study found high concentrations of microplastics in bird lungs, with 221 particles per species and 416 particles per gram of lung tissue.

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A new study of 495 North American species finds the steepest bird declines often occur where species are most abundant 🐦📉.

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Geographic redistributions are insufficient to mitigate exposure to climate change in North American birds 🦅🌎🌡️

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‘Extinction crisis’ could see 500 bird species vanish within a century 🐦🌍 – report | Researchers say urgent conservation efforts will be needed to mitigate the ‘shocking statistic’ that threatens to unravel ecosystems 🌱⚠️

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A major new study finds North America's bird decline is not just about rare species 🦅, it is the common birds 🐦 that are disappearing fastest, mostly due to land-use change 🌍.

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In the US Common Birds Are Declining the Fastest 🐦, and Habitat Loss Is to Blame 🌍. North America has lost billions of them since the 1970s and today more than one-third of bird species are considered under threat ⚠️. Similar trends have been observed in European birds 🐦. Insects 🐜 also show the same patterns:

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Tropical Bird Populations Have Dropped by a Third Since 1980 Due to Intensifying Heat Extremes 🌡️🐦, With Some Species Declining by Over 50% 📉. They Now Face Ten Times More Extreme Heat 🔥 Than Forty Years Ago — From an Average of Three Days Per Year to Thirty 📅.

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An updated estimate of the number of birds killed by outdoor cats in Canada - Avian Conservation and Ecology

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* 🐦 New research estimates outdoor cats in Canada kill between 19 and 197 million birds annually, a 71% decrease from previous estimates (105–348 million in 2013).

* 🐱 The updated, lower estimate is primarily due to more accurate cat population figures derived from field surveys, rather than older ownership surveys and shelter data.

* ❗ Despite the reduced numbers, outdoor cats remain a significant concern for native bird populations in Canada.

#Cats #BirdConservation #Wildlife

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🐦 Over half of the world's 3,380+ migratory bird species are declining due to habitat loss, invasive species, collisions, hunting, pet trade, pesticides, and fishing nets.

🌎 A new comprehensive assessment reveals that a focus on protecting birds' entire annual cycles – including breeding grounds, nonbreeding habitats, and migratory routes – is crucial for their survival.

🔬 Advances in tracking devices, genetics, and citizen science have transformed our understanding of migratory birds' habits and risks, enabling more targeted conservation efforts.

🤝 International cooperation and proactive government action, as seen in initiatives like "Road to Recovery," are essential to reverse bird declines before species become endangered.

#BirdConservation #MigratoryBirds #WildlifeProtection