The number of birds is depleting (reducing) now - a - days. According to you, what is the probable reason for their depletion? Explain and suggest s measures to be taken to protect birds.
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Since 1500, 150 species of birds have become extinct.[3] Historically, the majority of bird extinctions have occurred on islands, particularly those in the Pacific. These include countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.
Some species are not extinct and seem numerous, but exist in highly reduced numbers from previous years. For example, the Wood Thrush population in North America has declined 50% in the last 50 years. According to the American Bird Conservatory, in the Western Hemisphere 12% of bird species are declining at a rate such that they will be extinct within the next century.
Steps to protect birds :-
1) Mark Windows.
2) Keep the Pets Indoors.
3) Use Natural Pest Control.
4) Vote Against the Use of Chemical Pesticides.
5) Do Not Purchase Birds Illegally.
6) Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (global warming increases pest numbers that kill birds such as ticks).
7) Join Conservation Groups.
There are many reasons for the depletion of birds
- Purchase of illegal birds- The major reason is the trading of illegal birds, for example, if we buy birds that are not suitable for our environment, they will die. Thus we should stop purchasing birds illegally.
- Deforestation - The natural habitat of the birds is destroyed by cutting down trees by mankind.
- Mobile towers - The radiation of mobile towers are one of the major reasons that cause massive death in small birds like sparrows.
The measures that can be taken is
- Plant more trees
- Make the environment pollution-free and eco-friendly.
- Stop purchasing illegal birds.
- Pet more indoor birds and this will include their numbers.