Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they’re declining in the US, new report shows
For several decades, waterfowl stood out as a conservation bright spot with duck populations growing nationwide even as many ...
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in ...
Many US bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point'
U.S. bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change, according to ...
US bird populations continue alarming decline, new report finds
The release of the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report was announced today at the 90th annual North American Wildlife and ...
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Birds Are in Trouble across the U.S. But It’s Not Too Late to Protect Them
In the U.S. 42 species of birds have low and steeply declining populations that put them on the brink of disaster, scientists ...
Why is US hesitant to vaccinate against bird flu despite soaring egg prices?
Vaccines could prevent bird flu and the mass slaughter of chickens that currently leads to high egg prices. The USDA plans a ...
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A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats
Scientists checked in on species all over the country for the latest State of the Birds report. Nearly everywhere they looked, birds were struggling—including some that have been resilient in ...
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
The move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions of dollars a year.
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Watch for these birds to return as spring arrives in Michigan
This boldly colored species boldly returns to Michigan in mid- to late February. By mid-March red-winged blackbirds can be ...
Mississippi chicken flock tests positive for bird flu. What are the symptoms? What we know
Another chicken flock tests positive for bird flu in Mississippi. What are the risks? How do I know if I have it? What you need to know about avian flu ...
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Birds are breathing in plastic - what does that mean for us?
Researchers found microscopic plastic particles in bird lungs, raising concerns about air pollution and human health.
In bird flu fight, Agriculture Department almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.