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The Arctic Tern migrates from pole to pole © Tony Brindley

How will climate change affect bird migration? Our scientists explain

Wed, 11/07/2018

Science Showcase: we talk to BirdLife scientists about a recent paper they have been working on that has expanded our knowledge of birds and conservation. This time, our Chief Scientist Stuart Butchart explains a study that predicts what climate change will mean for migratory birds.

Worldwide

De nombreuses voix, une seule chanson : Les enfants d’Afrique chantent pour les oiseaux migrateurs

Mon, 09/07/2018

Cette année, pour célébrer la Journée mondiale des oiseaux migrateurs, la communication

Worldwide Burundi Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Djibouti Guinea-Bissau Mauritania Senegal

The rufa Red Knot is a sub-species of Red knot that migrates through the Americas © Hans Hillewaert

Red Knots plummet by 25% in a year in Tierra del Fuego

Mon, 09/07/2018

For a while, it looked like they might actually be in recovery. But this year’s census of the American subspecies, the rufa Red Knot, found that numbers have plummeted to an all-time low. The likely cause? Food shortages in Delaware Bay, a crucial feeding stopover site on their migration.

Worldwide Argentina Bahamas Brazil Canada Colombia United States of America

Red List update: Australian reptiles in crisis, surprise toad rediscovery

Fri, 06/07/2018

Climate change and invasive species don’t just impact birds – the latest update to the IUCN Red list of threatened species shows that they are a growing threat to Australia’s unique reptiles. However, the update also revealed good news for four South American amphibians assumed to be extinct.

Worldwide Australia Colombia Ecuador

After a short, but rough, crossing, the Raso Larks arrive safely on Santa Luzia in a waterproof box © Paul Donald / BirdLife

Ground-breaking reintroduction for Cabo Verde's most threatened bird

Fri, 06/07/2018

Great escape: after years of preparation, the Raso Lark (Critically Endangered) now spreads its wings on its new home of Santa Luzia – video below

Worldwide Cape Verde

This month in science: albatross disease risk, Danish farmland bird decline

Mon, 02/07/2018

We present the highlights of the latest issue of Bird Conservation International, our quarterly peer-reviewed journal promoting worldwide research and action for the conservation of birds and their habitats.

Worldwide Denmark South Korea

Nimrod Mifsud, a BirdLife Malta volunteer for over ten years and their 2018 Nature's Hero

The hero working to make Malta's skies safe for migrant birds

Thu, 28/06/2018

Nature's Hero Nimrod Mifsud, a BirdLife Malta volunteer for over ten years, has shown passion and drive in his efforts to help birds migrating over Malta leave safely without persecution

Europe and Central Asia Malta