Bird extinction crisis
Michelle Almazan
Birds are present in almost all habitats on earth and are usually the most familiar and visible wildlife to people all over the world. Because of this, they may act as a significant indicator for monitoring how the biosphere changes. Diminishing bird populations in the majority of habitats are the sad confirmation that major changes are taking place on Earth because of our activities. More than 12% of currently known species of birds are at the threshold of extinction. The biggest impact on bird population has been caused by degradation and loss of habitat, with collectors’ activities and invasive species following closely.
I am so glad I was not the only one that noticed the decrease in bird population. I remember my freshman year of high school I would wake up to all the birds chirping and then by senior year I barely heard them. That is such a sad thing to hear.
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