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Over 500 Bird Species Face Extinction Crisis Ahead

6/24/2025

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Over 500 bird species are on the brink of extinction within the next century, primarily due to habitat loss and climate change. Urgent measures, such as captive breeding and habitat restoration, are crucial to avert this crisis. Alarmingly, even with reduced threats, around 250 species still face significant risks. These sobering findings were revealed in *Nature Ecology & Evolution*.

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Story summary

Over 500 bird species are on the brink of extinction within the next century, primarily due to habitat loss and climate change. Urgent measures, such as captive breeding and habitat restoration, are crucial to avert this crisis. Alarmingly, even with reduced threats, around 250 species still face significant risks. These sobering findings were revealed in *Nature Ecology & Evolution*.