Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they're declining in the US, new report shows

US bird populations continue alarming decline

The 2025 U. S. State of the Birds Report, produced by a coalition of leading science and conservation organizations, reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats, with 229 species requiring urgent conservation action.

ThePatriotLight - Many U.S. bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point'

ThePatriotLight - WASHINGTON – U.S. bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change, according to a new report identifying 112 species that have reached a "tipping point," including 42 with perilously low numbers and steep downward trends. Even duck populations, which have been considered a conservation success story, have trended downward in recent years, though they are still higher th…

Researchers make troubling discovery after residents report changes in their backyards — and it could have widespread impact

Mounting research shows birds have been disappearing at a staggering rate since the 1970s due to our rapidly changing climate, sparking concerns among nature lovers and bird watchers.  What's happening? As Cleveland.com reported, residents in Northeast Ohio have noticed fewer birds visiting their backyards in recent years. Rising temperatures are likely a major culprit, as warmer weather makes it harder for birds to find insects when they return…

Ducks were once a conservation bright spot. Now they're declining in the U.S., new report shows

A new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years. Among the birds showing the steepest declines are Allen’s hummingbirds, Florida scrub jays, golden-cheeked warblers, tricolored blackbirds…

Ducks are now declining in the U.S. like other birds

At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report published Thursday. Among the birds showing the steepest declines are Allen’s hummingbirds, Florida scrub jays, golden-cheeked warblers, tricolored blackbirds and yellow-billed magpies. “These are the very real consequences if we are unable to conserve and protect the crucial habitats that birds need,” said study co…

New report sounds alarm on rapidly declining duck numbers in the US

The report focuses on birds that must breed and feed in specific habitats such as forests, grasslands and coastal regions.