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Recent research led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology highlights a shocking rise in bird extinctions, now estimated at 1,430 species.

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Human-induced factors like habitat destruction and invasive species introduction are primary drivers of this extensive loss.

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Dr. Rob Cooke from UKCEH emphasizes the severe underestimation of human impact on bird diversity.

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The study's statistical modeling bridges gaps in the fossil record, offering a more accurate extinction count.

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Professor Tim Blackburn of UCL points out the alarming rate at which bird species are disappearing due to human activities.

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Pacific islands, once avian paradises, have seen the most significant losses, with the study estimating 875 total bird extinctions in this region alone.

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The research identifies several extinction waves, with the largest in the 14th century, primarily affecting the Eastern Pacific.

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Future projections suggest the potential loss of up to 700 additional bird species, intensifying the biodiversity crisis.

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This extensive study underscores the critical need for global conservation efforts to protect remaining bird populations.

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