White Stork Population Plummets in Extremadura

The population of white storks in the Extremadura region of Spain has dramatically declined, with 2,500 fewer breeding pairs recorded over two decades. This decline represents a significant loss of biodiversity and threatens the iconic image of the storks nesting on historic buildings throughout the area. Conservation efforts are now urgently needed to address the root causes of this population collapse.

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