"The birds are like the canary in the coalmine." Research reveals concerning trends among North American bird populations: 'We are just seeing fundamental changes' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Animalia 75 percent of North America’s bird species are in decline, study says Birds are rapidly vanishing from North America, with dramatic population losses in places that were once thought safe.

WASHINGTON — At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report published March 6.

But what has been the toll on wild birds? More than 170 species of North American wild birds – including ducks, geese, gulls, owls, eagles and others – have been infected with bird flu.

Perhaps one of my most sought-after birds in North America is the American Dipper. I first learned about these birds when I was taking an Ornithology class, and it has ...

North America's bird populations are rapidly shrinking, and new research suggests the losses are accelerating in places once considered safe, The Guardian reported. The study, published in Science ...