Half of world’s bird species in decline with climate change and agriculture blamed 

A Red Kite flies in Watlington, England. The expansion and intensification of agriculture is putting pressure on 73% of bird species.

Nearly half of the planet’s bird species are in decline, according to a definitive report that paints the grimmest picture yet of the destruction of avian life.

The State of the World’s Birds report, which is released every four years by BirdLife International, shows that the expansion and intensification of agriculture is putting pressure on 73% of species. Logging, invasive species, exploitation of natural resources and climate breakdown are the other main threats.