American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has created the first formal ranking system to identify the most threatened bird habitats across the United States and Canada. Called the Habitats WatchList, this new tool pairs bird communities with vegetation maps to show which natural areas face the highest risks. “Habitats are classified by vegetation, but they can also be understood through the birds and other animals that use them,” said David Wiedenfeld, ABC’s Senior Conservation Scientist. “Birds are very visible and easy to identify, more so than plants, insects, or mammals. What we found overall is that certain habitats that are home to … Continue reading Most Threatened North American Bird Habitats Identified in First-Ever Red WatchList as Species Face 40% Decline