Birds indicate biodiversity crisis – and the way forward

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Richard Porter / BirdLife Six large vulture species – including the once widespread and now globally Endangered Egyptian Vulture - have suffered extremely dramatic losses in some African countries. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Hanne & Jens Eriksen /www.birdsoman.com Once widespread, Houbara Bustard (Vulnerable) has suffered rapid population declines. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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A Earnshaw; www.fotosaves.com.ar Migratory species such as Lesser Yellowlegs are silently disappearing in North and Latin America. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Marek Jobda / rarebirdsyearbook.com Thirty years ago, tens of millions of White-rumped Vultures were flying the skies of Asia. They are now classified as Critically Endangered. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Garth Peacock / www.garthpeacock.co.uk Common migratory species such as Common Nightingale are silently disappearing. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Garth Peacock / www.garthpeacock.co.uk Common migratory species such as Sedge Warbler are silently disappearing. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Denis Cachia European Turtle-dove populations has dropped by 62% in the last 26 years. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Andy Swash; www.worldwildlifeimages.com Migratory species such as the Wilson’s Phalarope are silently disappearing in North and Latin America. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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Tony Martin Common migratory species such as Eurasian Wryneck are silently disappearing. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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James C. Lowen; www.pbase.com/james_lowen Formerly widespread species, such as the Yellow Cardinal, once common in Argentina, are now classified as Endangered. Zoom In | Hi-Res

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