600 bird species extinct due to human actions over 130,000 years, causing 7% global avian functional diversity loss.

A study in Science reveals that human actions have led to the extinction of around 600 bird species over the past 130,000 years, resulting in a loss of about 3 billion years of evolutionary history and 7% of global avian functional diversity. The research emphasizes the critical ecological roles birds play, such as pest control and pollination, and highlights the urgent need for effective conservation strategies to mitigate future losses.

October 03, 2024
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