The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has revealed alarming declines in bird populations across every U.S. habitat, with 229 species in urgent need of conservation efforts. This trend underscores the broader ecological crisis, and is a big reason why we have a Featured Creature series in the first place. Every creature is an important part of some system. Birds play crucial roles in pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control. Their decline signals deeper environmental issues that also threaten human and non-human health and well-being.
Posted: May 5, 2025