Ground-nesting bird populations declining faster than any other bird species in Europe

The curlew is one of the most threatened species in Ireland. Picture: Neal Warnock/PA Wire

Ground-nesting bird populations, including the common curlew, are declining faster than any other bird species in Europe, a new report has warned.

Researchers from the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science have found ground-nesting birds were 86% more likely to suffer a population decline than birds with other nesting strategies.