How is bird species diversity and summer breeding declining in Punjab
Examining the factors leading to decreasing bird species diversity and summer breeding in Punjab.
Factors contributing to the declining bird species diversity and summer breeding in Punjab include:
- Loss of natural habitats due to urbanization and deforestation.
- Water pollution from agricultural runoff affecting nesting sites and food sources.
- Climate change leading to altered migration patterns and availability of food.
- Use of pesticides affecting insect populations, crucial for bird diets.
- Illegal hunting and poaching impacting bird populations directly.
- Changes in land use practices reducing suitable breeding grounds.
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