A new study uncovers alarming news about bird populations in North America: theyre not just declining, but shrinking at an accelerated rate due to intensive farming and climate change. Researchers found nearly half of 261 species have significant drops, with over half of those losses speeding up since 1987. Common birds like European starlings, American crows, grackles, and house sparrows are among the hardest hit. The Mid-Atlantic region, Midwest, and California have seen the sharpest accelerations. Experts warn this trend signals broader environmental problems that could impact humans too. The study builds on a prior one noting three billion fewer birds since 1970. Warmer southern areas and farming practices like heavy pesticide and fertilizer use, plus vast croplands, are linked to bigger declines and speedup in losses. Scientists urge changes in farming and emissions cuts to slow this down, warning that without action, more species could face real trouble ahead.
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