A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) warns that the warming Climate caused by is poised to have a detrimental impact on bird populations, with an estimated 12 per cent decrease in the Average songbird species. Researchers have found that the warmer climate will disrupt the breeding patterns of birds, leading to fewer chicks being produced.
The study, conducted by scientists from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and Michigan State University in the United States, highlights that the mismatch between an early spring onset and the birds’ readiness to breed is expected to worsen as global temperatures continue to rise.
The research reveals that birds experience reduced breeding productivity when they initiate breeding either too early or too late in the season. This phenomenon contributes to the projected 12% decline in the average songbird species.