By Adrian
Long, Thu, 29/10/2015 - 00:02
The plight of Africa's Vultures is big news for the 2015 Red List update, but a
number of other important changes also grab the attention this year.
Worldwide,
40 more bird species are now classified as having a higher risk of extinction
in the 2015 Red List. Besides the vultures, these include many wading
shorebirds, and other iconic species like Helmeted Hornbill, Swift Parrot,
Atlantic Puffin, and European Turtle-dove.
Conversely,
23 species of birds have been downgraded to lower threat categories. In some
cases, this reflects a better understanding of how they are faring, but some
species have undergone remarkable recoveries as a result of conservation
action, including Seychelles Warbler and Chatham Petrel.
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