Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Study: Over 500 Bird Species Face Extinction Risk in a Century
Scientists studied birds and found that many of them might disappear in the next 100 years.
Things like climate change and losing their homes are making it hard for birds to survive.
The study shows that over 500 species are at risk.
Even if we stop harming them, some birds could still vanish.
The scientists say we need to help the most unique birds, like the umbrellabird, with special programs, like breeding programs and habitat restoration to save the birds.
Saving their homes and helping those special birds will help keep ecosystems healthy.
Over 500 bird species are at risk of extinction in the next 100 years.
Climate change and habitat loss are primary drivers of the increased extinction risk.
The study examined nearly 10,000 bird species using data from the IUCN Red List.
Even with the end of human-caused threats, about 250 species could still go extinct.
Researchers recommend immediate action and special recovery programs.
- Who
- Researchers from the University of Reading in the UK.
- What
- Study indicates over 500 bird species face extinction in the next century.
- When
- Within the next 100 years.
- Where
- Worldwide.
- Why
- Due to climate change and habitat loss.
- Number of species at risk
- Over 500
- Timeframe
- Next 100 years
- Primary Threats
- Climate Change and Habitat Loss
- Study Source
- University of Reading, UK
- Journal Published
- Nature Ecology and Evolution