Snipe numbers in decline due to climate change

Snipe numbers in decline due to climate change

Research into the impact of climatic change on bird populations by Durham University scientists predicted that of the 122 species studied, 75% will decline.


By Barnaby Dracup

Monday, 16 March 2009

The common snipe has been identified as one of the bird species set to experience dramatic declines across its range, according to a new study of European bird species.

The common snipe has been identified as one of the bird species set to experience dramatic declines across its range, according to a new study of European bird species.

Research into the impact of climatic change on bird populations by Durham University scientists predicted that of the 122 species studied, 75%, including snipe and lapwing, will decline if they continue to respond to climatic warming in the way models predict.



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