Sunday, September 21, 2014

Bye bye birdies...?

"Shrinking and shifting ranges could imperil nearly half of U.S. birds within this century."

Baltimore Orioles

The National Audubon Society is a group conducting a study which "is a comprehensive, first-of-its kind study that predicts how climate change could affect the ranges of 588 North American birds" (audubon.org).  This group reported that in the several upcoming decades, as the climate becomes warmer, many different species of birds will have to move on from their current locations... endangering a reported 588 species of birds. The report by Gary Langham, the chief scientist of the NAS, talks about this effect in North America.
Baird's Sparrow



The report talks of 126 species of North American birds that will have much less space and areas to live in due to the specifications of their organisms and the changes in the climate in the areas they currently reside in -- therefore potentially making them endangered. Another 188 species were said to lose more than half of their range, and will have to face different soil and foods. All of this is said to be in full effect by the year 2080.
Turkey vulture     American crow
On the other hand, birds like the turkey vulture and American crow, which are known as birds that are disliked, are said to tremendously expand their ranges. The American robin and blue jay are also said to be seen a lot more in additional other areas.


"Bye, Bye, Birdies? Species Will Shift with Warming Climate." NBC Science. NBC News, Sept. 2014. Web. 21 Sept. 2014.

2 comments:

  1. It is really sad to read about that such animals like the birds are endangered now. It is really sad to read, that 588 species are endangered and close to getting extinct. But I would really want to know if you would rescue the birds that look ugly, although they are close to being extinct. It is really weird that the people don't care about a type of bird, only because it looks different than the others. It is really sad to read about this, but still you did a good job!

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  2. This article is very true, because each day there is less and less birds, and we need to do something about that now. I also like this article because it is different and unique.

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