The Science We Need to Save Migratory Birds.

The article focuses on the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect migratory birds, which are experiencing significant population declines due to various threats, including habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. It highlights a 2019 study indicating a 29 percent decrease in North American bird populations since 1970 and a 14 percent drop in annual migration volume over the past decade. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding migratory connectivity to effectively target conservation efforts and shares examples of successful interventions, such as the recovery of the Swainson's Hawk after addressing pesticide use. The article calls for increased data collection and collaboration among scientists, policymakers, and indigenous communities to ensure the survival of migratory bird species. [Extracted from the article]