Bird Species Extinction in Turkey

as we all know climate change it is showing itself more and more day by day, causing our planet to be dragged into a terrible future. Last week, we shared with you a frightening consequence of this situation on glaciers. A giant city-sized glacier collapsed in Antarctica due to temperature increases.

The climate crisis also seriously affects living ecosystems besides glaciers. Many animal species are losing their lives due to changes in their habitats. Now, one of the frightening effects of this situation in our country has been revealed. experts on climate change bird populations He said he dropped it.

50% reduction in bird populations

Speaking at the EKO İKLİM Economy and Climate Change Summit and Fair, Ostim Technical University Faculty Member Ecologist Prof. Dr. İlhami Kiziroğlu stated that climate change, which continues its impact all over the world, also affects living things in our country. In his statements, Kirizoğlu drew attention to the effect of drought on bird species, 50% reduction between 1981 and 2021 reported that.

Saying that there are many bird species in Turkey, Kirizoğlu said that these species need to survive. woodland and wetlands He noted that the protection of ecosystems such as It was also stated in the statements made that droughts have increased in recent years, so that migratory and native bird species cannot find the opportunity to feed.

In addition, in recent years, there has been a significant increase in forest fires was also underlined. Kirizoğlu emphasized that migratory birds started to prefer other regions due to the fires and drew attention to the great decrease in bird species between 1981 and 2021.

Finally, the professor said that a world without birds would not be a livable world. for this reason too protection of natural areas, instilling environmental awareness in young people He added that attention should be paid to issues such as: