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Study: Bird populations are shrinking faster in ag hotspots — including Midwest
Researchers found bird declines were fastest where agriculture is most intensive, with some species falling more than 20% over 30 years, the study said.
- A new Ohio State University study found bird populations are declining faster in areas with intense agricultural practices, particularly across the Midwest.
- Intense agricultural practices are accelerating bird decline, with researchers identifying chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and expanded crop lands as key contributors to population loss.
- Near Fall Creek, Wisconsin, observers documented significant habitat loss on farmsteads, with researchers noting grave consequences for broader environmental health and bird survival.
- Experts emphasize starting dialogue with the agricultural community to find solutions, as birds regulate the environment and are essential for ecosystem health.
- Scientists emphasize the need for more localized studies to understand these mechanisms, including how bird population declines connect to the climate crisis.
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Study: Bird populations are shrinking faster in ag hotspots — including Midwest
The loss of bird populations has been documented since the 1970s.
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Bird populations are shrinking faster in agriculture hotspots— including the Midwest, study finds
Read the full story from Illinois Public Media. See also: Leroy, F., Jarzyna, M. A., & Keil, P. (2026). Acceleration hotspots of North American birds’ decline are associated with agriculture. Science, 391(6788), 917–921 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ads0871 A new study finds bird populations are declining at a faster pace in areas with a lot of agriculture, especially in the Midwest. The loss … Continue reading Bird populations are shrinking f…
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