Article to save migratery birds
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According to a new study published in the journal Science, only 9 percent of migratory birds are adequately protected in their habitat across their range.
The findings help scientists understand why migratory birds are in decline despite the global efforts that exist to help protect them.
"Migratory species rely on a chain of good quality habitat all the way along their migratory route," said senior author Associate Professor Richard Fuller from the University of Queensland. "If links in that chain are not well protected then some species might not be able to complete their lifecycle."
According to the study, most of the 90 percent of migratory birds that are in danger have adequate protection in one area, but are not adequately protected in other areas, particularly in countries like China, India, and certain parts of South America and Africa.